Midwestern University

Summary The Senior Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Speech Language Institute, including the Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, and program faculty. The position reports to the SLP Clinic Coordinator. Essential Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities specific to SLP clinic, including but not limited to: Assist SLP graduate student clinicians, including organizing schedules. Disseminating materials for student training. Oversee departmental communication with students regarding clinical matters. Produce student and faculty productivity reports. Support the clinic coordinator. Politely answer phones about SLP-related questions to support PAR scheduling efforts. Greet and welcome patients and their families. Compose, edit, type letters (e.g. letters of agreement), memos and reports. Organize and maintain department files and materials such as test kits and protocols. Organize Valt...

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) is seeking an academic/clinical faculty member.  This person will spend 0.4 FTE for the Department of Osteopathic Family and Community Medicine teaching clinical skills and/or NMM labs, lecturing, assisting with standardized patient testing of students, grading, and participating in clinical clerkship rotation recruitment and rotation site visits.  The remaining 0.6 FTE will involve a clinical practice in the Family Medicine and/or Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic of the Midwestern University (MWU) Multispecialty Clinic, depending in which specialty or specialties the faculty member has board certification. Teaching Participate in curricular planning and review meetings, and faculty retreats. Develop, implement, and assess the curriculum as faculty in the pre-clinical courses. Teach clinical lectures, including developing the associated learning objectives and examination questions. Actively...

Summary The Groundskeeper is responsible for routine skilled and unskilled maintenance of interior and exterior buildings and grounds, including the operation of motorized vehicles.  The position reports to the Lead Groundskeeper. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Trimming, edging, and mowing lawn areas. Lawn area grading/sod installation. Pruning, planting, and staking trees and plants. Installing granite, including detail around plants. Applying granular fertilizers to turf, trees, and plants. Maintenance of all landscape equipment including mowers, tractor, carts, and other power equipment. Operating a variety of powered and non-powered equipment to include trimmers, trucks, riding/walk-behind mowers, pole pruner, push spreaders, chainsaw, utility carts, and ladder. Irrigation repairs/adjustments of sprinkler heads, lateral lines, and valves. Exterior housekeeping – sweeping, trash removal, and cleaning and painting fences, curbs, hydrants and...

Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in shelter medicine.  This appointment can be tenure-track or clinical-track, depending on the applicant's goals.  This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will provide clinical instruction to students on shelter medicine rotations and rotating interns, will help develop and implement a comprehensive shelter medicine program, will participate in mobile spay/neuter and TNR events, and will provide instruction to students in didactic courses and clinical skills laboratories within the DVM curriculum. The following qualifications are required: DVM or equivalent degree Significant shelter or community medicine experience, including the ability to practice high-volume/high-quality spay/neuter surgery Evidence of excellent clinical and communication skills A strong commitment to meeting the needs of students, and an understanding of student-centered learning...

Summary Passionate about Shelter and Preventative Medicine? Ready to shape the future of veterinary education? Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Shelter Medicine with a focus on Public Health . This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, mission-driven team dedicated to educating the next generation of veterinary professionals. We are looking for an enthusiastic educator who thrives at the intersection of teaching, clinical service, and community engagement. Whether you’re early in your career or bring years of experience, we’ll work with you to tailor the role to your expertise and professional goals. This position can be structured as either tenure-track or clinical-track, depending on your interests and is open to all faculty ranks. In this role, you will: Provide hands-on clinical instruction in shelter medicine rotations and work with rotating interns Help build and lead a...

Summary: The Clinical Education Coordinator reports directly to the Clinical Education Support Manager and is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of the clinical student rotations and site rotations as assigned, which may include matters of significance that may impact the quality of a student’s educational experience and outcomes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assign and monitor student clinical rotations, which includes identifying and managing issues that may arise during a student’s clinical rotation. Determine which issues to manage and which issues will require input and escalation to the Clinical Education Support Manager. Assign and monitor clinical clerkship sites, including the negotiation, updating and maintenance of a current affiliation agreement between CCOM and the clerkship site. Maintain effective communication between the department and students as it relates to all information necessary for the students to meet the requirements...

Summary The Patient Account Representative is one of a team of Patient Account Representatives who are responsible for performing a variety of front office procedures.  The position reports to the Manager of Patient Accounts for the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greet and direct patients and visitors Perform registration/check-in processes, including but not limited to performing data entry activities, providing patients with appropriate information and intake forms, and obtaining necessary signatures. Calculate and collect patient liability according to verification of insurance benefits and expected reimbursement. Explain and provide financial policies and available resources for alternative payment arrangements to patients and their families. Enter payments in practice management system and perform daily payment reconciliation in timely and accurate manner including balanced of cash drawer. Answering...

Summary The Security Shift Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of Security Officers that are assigned on a specific shift.  The position also has operational responsibilities that are assigned by the Director of the Safety and Security department.  The position works Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30pm-8:00am.  The position reports to the Director of the Safety and Security. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Patrol University property on foot and vehicle, to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate inappropriate behavior Conduct investigations, prepare written reports, collect evidence and gather victim/witness statements of criminal acts and violations of university regulations/policy. Respond to calls for service and assist in the completion of the daily operational Safety and Security duties, including but not limited to, locking/unlocking classrooms, offices, dorms, exam rooms and buildings. Provide motorist...

Summary: The Registrar Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing general office support to students/alumni via email, in person, and phone and supporting functions of the Office of the Registrar relating to assigned programs such as registrations, status change processing, graduation billing and preparation, diploma management and printing, maintaining academic records, records retention, and ongoing training and support of the SFS/Registrar Assistant. This position reports to the Associate Registrar.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assume responsibility for academic programs as assigned by the Associate Registrar and Registrar, to include course set-up, registration, web registration, transfer credit posting, add/drop and status change processing, grading questions and coordination, and graduation processing.     Maintain, monitor & update curriculum for assigned academic programs. Oversee all record retention activities to ensure timely transfer...

The Department of Pathology in the College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Downers Grove Campus offers a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants should minimally  hold a D.O., M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree with an extensive background in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology/ Laboratory Medicine and Molecular Biology. A minimum two years of postdoctoral experience is required. A strong research background is required, and the candidate is expected to develop their own research program. The ideal candidate will have strong teaching skills as well as strong mentorship skills for students involved in laboratory research. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in one or more of the following programs: osteopathic medical, optometry, dental, and precision medicine. Additional teaching responsibilities may arise in accordance with the needs of the programs at Midwestern University. If you would like to...

Summary The Clinical Education Coordinator is responsible for all communications and coordination between the involved medical facilities (offices, clinics, and hospitals), preceptors, assigned students, and the Physician Assistant Program in rotation-related issues; including but not limited to preceptor/site recruitment, scheduling, training compliance, credentialing, and affiliation agreements. The position works as a team with other Clinical Education Coordinators, faculty, and staff to ensure efficient coordination and support. It reports to the Program Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities PA Program /Clinical Education Department Support Process all student rotations in assigned region(s), or specialty. Work with COEE Department to facilitate/maintain affiliation agreements, preceptor teaching agreements, and other contractual agreements needed at rotation sites. Attend regularly scheduled Clinical Education Coordinator meetings. Provide...

Summary The Practice Assistant in the College of Dental Medicine – Arizona (CDMA) provides assistance to the dentist and student dentist when it relates to examining and treating patients. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the CDMA’s clinics, including the coordination of materials, equipment and supplies, answering patient phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, and retrieving and relaying patient phone messages to students and faculty. Incumbents in this position work in multiple areas within the CDMA’s clinics on a rotational and/or specific assignment-based system. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute reports directly to the Practice Assistant Supervisor and must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Essential Job Functions Professionalism & Collegiality Model and ensure professional and collegial behavior Maintain a positive working...

  Summary The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for providing centralized records management support and coordination of medical records requests for all Midwestern University Clinics. The incumbent will work closely with clinic staff to ensure all medical records requests meet HIPPAA regulations and clinic responses to requests are completed in a timely fashion. The Medical Records Specialist reports directly to the Assistant Director of Patient Accounts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate all daily clinical records functions including supporting and maintaining clinical records and patient privacy, compliance, and adherence to HIPPAA regulations and MWU policies. Utilize the Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) by merging and unmerging patient records, duplicate patient pairs, managing patient identifiers, and correcting charting errors. Answer calls for any medical records requests within the departmental workflow. Transcribe and...

Summary The Veterinary Technician in Shelter and Community Medicine will be responsible for all the essentials related to animal care and operations of the Shelter and Community Medicine team, whose facilities consist of a mobile clinic, pop up clinic, surgery lab, and various community animal sheltering and human-animal services organizations.  This position reports to the Manager of Companion Animal Clinic. Must have the ability to work flexible weekday hours and some weekends based on clinical support needs.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities    Assist in setting up surgical and treatment areas and restraining animals for procedures and treatments Drive mobile clinic to/from locations for scheduled events Maintain mileage, preventative maintenance, auto repairs, and gas card records for mobile clinic Perform anesthesia administration and monitoring Maintain anesthesia and controlled drug logs Perform surgical preparation of patients for procedures...

Summary The Admissions Counselor reports directly to the Director of Admissions and is primarily responsible for advising and counseling prospective students. The Admission Counselor will assist with all aspects of the admission cycle, including reviewing applications and making admission recommendations. The incumbent will be required to represent Midwestern University at national, regional, and local recruitment events. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Advise and counsel prospective students Provide detailed knowledge of all admissions processes and requirements for all programs Review applications, evaluate credentials, and recommend admissions decisions Represent Midwestern University at national, regional, and local recruitment events Provide formal program presentations to various groups and organizations Maintain and update applicate records Prepare and disseminate weekly and yearly reports Coordinate and facilitate on-campus interview days...

Summary The Veterinary Technician Supervisor supports the Companion Animal Clinic of the Animal Health Institute by leading and training a team of veterinary technicians.  The supervisor is responsible for creating a cohesive team and work environment to assist with meeting the clinic goals and benchmarks. Strong conflict resolution and communication skills are required for the successful supervisor. The Veterinary Technician Supervisor is also involved in direct patient care, customer service and the instruction of students. It is the responsibility of this position to see that patient care, doctor support, and client care are practiced accurately and efficiently by the veterinary technician staff.  The position requires advanced technical skills, the ability to communicate with various levels of personnel, the ability to train technicians and students, a strong understanding of teamwork, and a commitment to the education of veterinary students. This position reports to the...

Summary The Animal Caretaker at the Large Animal Clinic (LAC) is responsible for ensuring a clean environment and delivering high-quality husbandry and care to the clinic’s teaching horses and cattle. The ideal candidate will be dependable, able to carry out assigned duties independently or collaboratively, with or without supervision. As a key member of the animal health care team, the Animal Caretaker must effectively communicate with veterinary assistants, technicians, managers, directors, faculty, clients, and veterinary students. This role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position reports directly to the Manager of the Large Animal Clinic. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Animal Care & Handling Observe, feed, and water cattle and horses as instructed. Prepare and feed the patients according to instructions. Note the volume of food eaten or rejected. Withhold food and water from teaching animals...

Summary The Exam Coordinator will assist with administering and proctoring professional computerized exams to all students within the Testing Center.  This position reports to the Testing Center Manager. The daily functions include validating the exam delivery data and time, ensuring the faculty selected the proper delivery options, and preparing for any special instructions requested for each exam.  The hours for this position are Monday- Friday from 10:30 am- 7:00 pm. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform daily Testing Center opening and closing procedures. Perform basic technical support to fix issues related to the technology within the Testing Center. Provide customer support to front-end users of testing software. Assist the Testing Center Manager with scheduling all tests based on a committee agreement that will service all colleges. Understand testing requirements for exam sponsor and perform quality and security checks of all exams prior to...

Midwestern University College of Health Sciences invites applications for the administrative position of Associate Program Director to oversee the new Nurse Anesthesia program at Midwestern University, Downers Grove campus . Qualified candidates for the Associate Program Director will be doctorally prepared CRNAs (from an accredited agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education at the time the degree was conferred) who are experientially qualified to assist the CRNA Program Director and assume leadership responsibilities for the program. The Associate Director must have a current license or privilege to practice as a registered professional nurse and/or APRN in the state or territory of jurisdiction of the program and must have a current certification or current recertification by the NBCRNA. The Associate Director must also demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues that may influence the program and nurse anesthesia practice by engaging in professional development....

Clinical Assistant Professor Specialty Faculty The Specialty Full-Time Faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree and a specialty degree in their field of dentistry from a CODA accredited institution. Board certification in their specialty is desired. They should show evidence of scholarly activity in their field of dentistry. They should have a minimum of five years of experience in private practice or at an academic health center in their specialty. An Arizona License and DEA License are also required.  They should additionally be an experienced administrator whose background includes leadership in the oversight of clinical dentistry associated with their field. They should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Faculty, this Specialty Faculty will: Advise the Director of Clinical Faculty on college-wide academic issues to assist in moving the institution to...

Summary The Optical Technician should have experience in utilizing specialized testing for use during patient care as well as a working knowledge of fitting and dispensing eyewear and contact lens ordering/verifications of varying complexity.  The candidate should demonstrate an interest in service, scholarly activity, and/or teaching in the field of eye care. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with faculty, residents, students, and patients. Strong organizational skills and effective communication are essential. This position works closely with the Clinical Care Lead of the Contact Lens Department, as well as faculty, staff, students, residents, and patients, and reports to the Clinic Manager of the Eye Institute. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Participate in University outreach activities. Follow the appropriate professional standards of care and clinic protocols. Assist in the identification of...

Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in farm animal medicine & surgery. The appointment can be tenure-track or non-tenure-track. This is a full-time position. The    successful candidate will be part of a 4-person team involved in delivering the farm animal component of the DVM curriculum. The duties will include clinical duties, teaching, and research & scholarly activity. Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. The university offers graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, and biomedical sciences. Over 500...

Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in farm animal medicine & surgery. The appointment can be tenure-track or non-tenure-track. This is a full-time position. The    successful candidate will be part of a 4-person team involved in delivering the farm animal component of the DVM curriculum. The duties will include clinical duties, teaching, and research & scholarly activity. Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. The university offers graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, and biomedical sciences. Over 500...

Summary The Veterinary Assistant is a position at the Large Animal Clinic focuses on providing exceptional animal husbandry and care for our educational horses and cattle. This position also requires assisting veterinary technicians and clinicians and providing direct patient care and client service. The successful candidate must be capable of assuming responsibility for completion of assigned tasks and must work alone or in the company of others, either with or without direct supervision.  The Veterinary Assistant will function as an integral member of the animal health care team and must be an excellent communicator who is able to educate clients and veterinary students.  This position requires working early morning, evening, weekends, and holidays. Essential Duties and Responsibilities     Observe, feed, and water cattle and horses as instructed. Assist in cleaning of animal holding areas, including removal of manure. Follow husbandry protocols in accordance with...