Clinical Training Specialist

Arcare; Augusta (AR); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcare is seeking a Clinical Training Specialist to deliver hands-on clinical education across nursing, MAs, and hybrid staff. You will report to the Lead Clinical Trainer and help build high-quality, role-specific training that ensures regulatory compliance and patient safety.

The role emphasizes onboarding, skills validation, and ongoing professional development across the organization, with a focus on rural and underserved communities and a commitment to Health for All.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. MA training minimum; LPN program preferred.
• Licensure: Active RN or LPN license in Arkansas or compact state preferred.
• Experience: 1 year clinical experience; experience training or mentoring nurses, Mas, or similar staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on clinical education to nurses, medical assistants and hybrid staff.
• Support onboarding, skills validation, and ongoing professional development.
• Develop and deliver role-specific training programs to promote clinical excellence and patient safety.

Skills

Clinical training

Mentoring staff

Hybrid roles experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training minimum

LPN program preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Training Specialist is responsible for providing hands-on clinical education to a variety of roles within the Organization, including nurses, medical assistants, hybrid roles, and specialty care staff. Reporting to the Lead Clinical Trainer, this position supports the development and delivery of high-quality, role-specific training programs that promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The Clinical Training Specialist plays a key role in staff onboarding, skills validation, and ongoing professional development across the organization.

Brief Description

Job Title: Clinical Training Specialist

Job Type: Full-time (hourly)

Travel: 30-50%

The Clinical Training Specialist is responsible for providing hands-on clinical education to a variety of roles within the Organization, including nurses, medical assistants, hybrid roles, and specialty care staff. Reporting to the Lead Clinical Trainer, this position supports the development and delivery of high-quality, role-specific training programs that promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The Clinical Training Specialist plays a key role in staff onboarding, skills validation, and ongoing professional development across the organization.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree required. Completion of MA training minimum, completion of LPN program preferred.

Licensure: Active RN or LPN license in Arkansas or compact state preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience.
• Experience training or mentoring nurses, Mas, or similar staff preferred.
• Familiarity with specialty care workflows and hybrid clinical/admin roles is a plus.

About Arcare

Founded on the belief that healthcare is a right, not a privilege, Arcare exists to make comprehensive, high-quality care accessible to everyone, especially in rural and underserved communities. What began in the rural Arkansas delta has grown into a multi-state healthcare network, but our mission remains the same: Health for All. That mission drives everything we do, from accepting every patient, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, to expanding access to care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. We believe strong communities start with strong teams. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where employees are valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make a meaningful impact through their work. We invest in our people by supporting professional development, encouraging leadership growth, and providing opportunities to build long-term careers within the organization. A healthy work-life balance and a predictable schedule are part of our workplace culture. Whether caring for patients in the clinic, supporting operations behind the scenes, or serving communities through outreach and education, our teams are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate, accessible care that improves lives.

Arcare offers competitive pay and a strong company-paid benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Work-life balance through a predictable schedule. Schedules are established early and rarely change, so employees enjoy a steady workweek rhythm.
• No routine nights or weekends for most positions. (Some clinical roles may have limited weekend coverage based on clinic needs.)
• Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free care at any Arcare clinic for employees and covered family members enrolled in the Arcare health plan, starting the first day of your employment
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 96 hours of paid vacation time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• 96 hours of paid sick time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Paid holidays, including one floating holiday and one birthday holiday to be used during the month of the employee’s birthday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 200% of the employee's contribution of up to 4% after one year of employment
• Company-paid renewal of applicable licenses and certifications, subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee’s position and job duties
• Possible Continuing Education reimbursement for current employees, subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee’s position and job duties

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Many Arcare locations serve medically underserved communities. Eligible clinical team members may qualify for federal loan repayment programs through HRSA, including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program. Eligibility and award approval are determined by HRSA based on role, location, discipline, and program requirements.

Application Assistance

If you need assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arcare is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.