Clinical Placement Coordinator

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: The Clinical Placement Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of student clinical placements for assigned critical roles across OhioHealth. This role serves as the primary liaison between academic institutions, students, and internal OhioHealth departments to ensure a seamless and compliant clinical education experience. The coordinator supports the mission of OhioHealth by fostering strong academic partnerships and ensuring future healthcare professionals have high-quality learning experiences within our system. Hybrid role/BAC; also travel to partner schools and care sites as needed.

Requirements

High School or GED (Required)
Knowledge of clinical education processes, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements.
Intermediate level or higher proficiency in Microsoft Office and placement tracking systems (e.g. ACEMAPP, MyClinicalExchange, or similar).
Proficient at data analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities

Manage and schedule student clinical placements across multiple OhioHealth hospitals and care sites for nursing, allied health, and other healthcare programs.
Match students with appropriate preceptors, units, and departments based on program requirements and site availability.
Monitor and maintain accurate placement data in tracking systems or databases.
Serve as the primary point of contact for schools, faculty, and program directors regarding clinical placement requests and requirements.
Collaborate with academic partners to ensure compliance with affiliation agreements and regulatory standards.
Assist with onboarding of new school partners and renewal of clinical affiliation agreements.
Work closely with clinical managers, clinical educators, and department leaders to identify placement capacity and support student learning, including site visits for students.
Provide timely communication to students and schools regarding placement confirmations, orientation schedules, and site expectations.
Troubleshoot and resolve placement-related issues or conflicts as they arise.
Ensure all students meet onboarding requirements including health screenings, immunizations, and orientation modules.
Maintain compliance with OhioHealth policies, accreditation standards, and state/federal regulations related to student placements.
Utilize tracking programs to record and monitor all student placement information.
Maintain system capacity information for critical roles.
Monitor and maintain student placement dashboard.
Participate in developing and refining clinical placement processes and systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
Gather feedback from academic and internal partners to enhance the student experience.
Support workforce development and pipeline initiatives within OhioHealth.
Collaborate with TA, Residency/Fellowship managers and Academic Partners on successful, standardized student pipeline development.