Job Details

Practical Applications Laboratory Coordinator

Position Number: 6514580
Location: Lebanon, OR
Position Type: Science - Other Science

Practical Applications Laboratory Coordinator

Posting Number: A00880
Campus:
Department: 16041-DPT- Doctor of Phys. Therapy-Oregon

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $58,656.00 Annually
Maximum $58,656.00 Annually

Job Summary

The primary focus of this full-time, 12-month hourly administrative position is to support the Practical Applications Laboratory (PALs) and assist with the College of Health Sciences-Northwest goal to expand the PALs space including the drafting of standard operating procedures. This person serves as the primary liaison and first point of contact for community members who wish to volunteer for PALs. In addition, this position supports the Director of Operations with the coordination, organization, and payment of honoraria for guest speakers and volunteers. Lastly, this position provides tracking and scheduling of repairs, maintenance, and annual safety certifications for all equipment in the PALs space and in the classrooms and labs. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations and indirectly to the DPTE-OR PALs Manager.

Collaborates with the PALs Manager to facilitate the development of a strong community outreach and volunteer experience.
Coordinates volunteer documents, transportation, and scheduling for PALs
Collaborates with the PALs Manager to coordinate volunteer appointments and student and faculty assignments.
Assists in committee work to aid the university, college, and department growth.
Participates in student recruitment activities including assisting with admissions interviews, onsite tours, marketing, and recruitment events at CHS-NW.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must have the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Good computer and Microsoft Office software skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with faculty, staff, administration, students, healthcare professionals, and outside contacts; ability to communicate with others in person, by telephone, and by E-mail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and to be flexible in job assignments. Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments with initiative, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in any field.
Experience: Minimum of three years of administrative/secretarial experience in a higher education or clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Masters Degree in any field.
Experience:
- Experience coordinating/working in a clinical setting.
- Medical Biller and Coder certification with at least 1 year of in-office billing experience.
- Experience with medical records management systems and billing software.

Posting Date: 08/26/2025
Closing Date:

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/34059