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Job Summary:
The Institutional & Research Coordinator for Graduate Medical Education (GME) plays a vital role in supporting the administrative functions of the Graduate Medical Education office, coordinating residency and fellowship programs, and ensuring compliance with accrediting organizations. This position acts as a liaison between institutions, residents, faculty, and external stakeholders to promote the overall success and smooth operation of the GME programs.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Administrative:
- Assists in the administration of residency and fellowship programs, ensuring compliance with institutional, accrediting, and regulatory standards (e.g., ACGME, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education).
- Coordinates the recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new residents and fellows.
- Supports the preparation and submission of program accreditation applications and reports.
- Develops, maintains, and revises necessary records and serves as the primary administrator for all institutional programs in MedHub.
- Organizes and schedules GME-related events, including orientations, retreats, and meetings.
- Oversees the administrative processes and provide counsel to faculty and staff related to GMEC responsibilities. To include new program requests, changes in GME physician complement, program structure/duration, new program directors, and participating sites pursuant to ACGME requirements and institutional policies and procedures.
Compliance:
- Assists with annual reviews of program performance and accreditation documentation.
- Leads the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes, and ensuring follow-up action items.
- Ensures that resident/fellow work hours, leave requests, and other compliance-related information are tracked and reported appropriately.
- Oversees the maintenance of accurate records for all residents and fellows, including training contracts, licenses and evaluations.
- Overseeing programmatic accreditation for each residency program.
- Ensures compliance for all program letter agreements for the institutional programs.
Data Management and Reporting:
- Supports the collection and analysis of program data, including resident/fellow performance, evaluations, and compliance reports.
- Prepares and distributes reports and presentations for institutional committees, accrediting bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Analyzes and compiles institutional and program statistical data for the Annual Institutional Review (AIR)
Financial Planning:
- Prepares annual budget projection for ACGME annual fees for new and existing programs.
- Collaborate with Simulation Director, DIO, Director of GME to prepare a categorized budget and justification. Confirms accuracy and completeness of budgeted costs.
Research:
- Provides assistance in developing scholarly activity and research related documents for GME physicians, fellows, and residents.
- Monitors program quality and effectiveness and research improvement methods.
- Supervises and coordinates the provision of support services to investigators and researchers.
- Supervises and oversees resident research day.
Professional Development:
- Stays current with changes in GME regulations and best practices.
- Participates in ongoing training and development opportunities related to GME management.
Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Qualifications: Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of administrative experience in a healthcare or academic setting, preferably in Graduate Medical Education or related areas.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with GME databases (e.g., New Innovations, MedHub) is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Knowledge of ACGME and other relevant accreditation standards and processes.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Previous experience in graduate medical education administration or coordination.
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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