Continuing Medical Education Coordinator

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Clinics

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $22.62
Mid = $28.28
Max = $33.93

Summary:

The Continuing Medical Education Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to ensure accreditation of the Continuing Medical Education program. Supports physician education activities annual reports, and on-site surveys. Supports CME activities' compliance to state and federal regulations, hospital by-laws, Specialty Board requirements, etc. This position administers a regulatory-compliant, effective and efficient CME program, from data gathering through facilitating and maintaining accreditation. These functions involve applying accreditation knowledge and support to and communications with numerous hospital departments, including providers, directors, educators, and executive administration, pursuant to the requirements set forth by the Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Due to multiple providers and sites, this Coordinator must establish many effective relationships, work within multiple departmental structures and cultures, manage various systems/policies, participate in off-hours sessions and move between facilities with ease, while promoting superior customer service. 

Responsibilities:

Supports Yuma Regional Medical Center’s overall Continuing Medical Education program for employed providers and Medical Staff. Reviews news/updates on accreditation policies and practices from the ACCME, AMA, etc, on a regular basis in order to maintain up to date processes. Updates policies and forms as needed. Gathers and assists with analyzing data, including preparing reports using MS Office, and various platforms. 

Reviews activity evaluations and subscriber comments monthly and utilize data to recommend improvements to the CME program. Deploys post-activity surveys to follow up with learners on implemented practices. Assists with preparation of reaccreditation materials. Assists in identifying areas for improvement (education, technology, reporting, etc). Assists in the provision of training and guidance to team members on accreditation compliance, department policies, and best practices. Assists with processing joint providership applications. 

Review CME joint provider documents for completeness. Track joint providership application status and provide timely follow-up on assigned tasks. 

Assist with handling the timely and accurate input and maintenance of accreditation documentation and program files, include financial disclosure forms, commercial support letters, records of attendance. Assist with ensuring files are complete prior to activity launch. Create evaluation and CME certificate templates. Provides support for webinars, asynchronous learning modules, virtual and on-site CME events and programs. 

Assist with set-up, registration, speaker coordination, payments, travel logistics, documentation of attendance, and other logistics. Assist with gathering educational content from Faculty and formatting as needed for presentation. Serve as a resource to Faculty, coworkers, and learners who have questions or needs related to events and programs. Provides general administrative support. 

Serves as documentation historian by collecting, organizing, and tracking documents. Reviews marketing pieces for accuracy. Researches areas of need, such as joint accreditation, accreditation with commendation, and state-/specialty-specific CME requirements, and present the information to the CME Director. Assists with special projects as directed. Participates in company-wide and editorial update meetings. 

Completes other tasks as assigned. In collaboration with the departmental leaders, assists in determination and prioritization of the educational needs of various physician specialty groups. Prepares annual and ongoing schedule of activities. Monitors department CME budgets to ensure timely payments of invoices. Tracks and reconciles budget and variances on CME activities. Collects and complies data and QA information for the preparation of educational activities, survey site visits and annual reports. Maintains and updates Professional Staff Education guidelines and procedures. Maintains continuous readiness for re-accreditation. 

Prepares re-accreditation application every four (4) years and arranges site visit for surveyor. 

Education:
Essential:
* BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Other information:

Minimum Experience Requirements:

Two years of experience working in a healthcare or education setting. 

Current knowledge of and successful application of ACCME requirements/standards. Working knowledge of ACCME and AMA accreditation requirements Knowledge of clinical/medical terminology and concepts. 

Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and database management.

 Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; rigorous attention to detail Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong editing and proofreading skills Strong commitment to balancing service with regulatory functions Able to manage multiple projects and adhere to strict deadlines 

Exemplary customer service approach in communicating with internal and external stakeholders Skilled problem solver, with ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and heavy workloads Self-directed, self-motivated team player Superior computer skills with competency in MS Office Suite, web-based applications, and constituent relationship management applications Dedicated to continuous improvement and quality assurance processes Deploy sound judgment to keep supervisors and team members aware of events with impact on key operations Problem solving, analytical skills, creativity, effective oral and written communication and strong presentation skills Willingness to learn and to take on new challenges Familiarity with audio-visual equipment utilization. 

Education Requirement Bachelor Degree Required 

Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.

Our Values

Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |

About Yuma, AZ

Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.

Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.

Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.

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https://www.yumachamber.org/

Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.