Locations: Mobile, Alabama
Hours Per Week: 40
Req ID: 23044
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Under minimal supervision from Graduate Medical Education (GME) office, coordinates personnel, logistical and support for a GME training program with 11 or fewer permanent training positions or works under a lead coordinator in a program that has 21-40 permanent training positions.
An employee allocated to this classification is responsible for collaborating with the Program Director in developing and maintaining the educational quality of the training program as well as ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements.
This employee serves as primary liaison and point of contact for the program director, GME trainees, prospective trainees, educational faculty, various departments, participating sites, and accreditation and credentialing authorities on matters related to a GME training program.
All work is performed under the general supervision of the program leadership (Director or Chair) and the GME Institutional Administrator and is reviewed for achievement of the key responsibilities and job performance.
Collaborates with the residency Program Director and program evaluation committee (PEC) in the development, dissemination, implementation, and annual review of policies, procedures, learning objectives, curriculum, training modules, assessments, and evaluations.
Maintains the program’s manual of policies and procedures. Monitors faculty and trainee compliance with established policies and procedures and maintains related records.
Maintains knowledge of current medical licensure requirements, immigration policies, Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accreditation and institutional requirements.
Maintains accurate and accessible records for education, accreditation, recruitment, credentialing, appropriate board certifications, and reimbursement. Implements modifications related to accreditation, credentialing, and certification.
Oversees development, implementation and documentation of educational activities.
Prepares, updates, and maintains resident, faculty and program evaluations while monitoring for completion.
Collaborates with Program Directors in the preparation of letters of verification of training.
Prepares various reports as required.
Attends and maintains minutes of all meetings as required by the ACGME. Trains faculty, resident/fellows, and staff on the use of software and online databases.
Represents the program at institutional, participating sites, and national meetings as applicable.
Facilitates and provides guidance, advocacy and support to the residents/fellows in orientation, integration, and education throughout professional transitions related to the residency/fellowship experience and throughout their educational experience.
Utilizes software to access, manage, and maintain confidential residency applications and associated documents.
Communicates with prospective residents/fellows via telephone, email and mail to provide information regarding the program’s application process, and to distribute recruitment materials and interview decisions.
Collaborates with the Program Director and selection committee on interview schedules.
Assists in preparing the GME program budget. Processes invoices and reimbursements for program related expenses.
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related experience Required
Bachelor's Degree may substitute for the required experience Preferred
Certification with the Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education (TAGME) Preferred
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesProblem Solving HighProblem Solving High Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. MediumProficient in Microsoft Office applications. Medium Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and able to adapt to rapidly changing environment. HighExcellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and able to adapt to rapidly changing environment. High Shows initiative and works well independently and as a team HighShows initiative and works well independently and as a team High Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines. HighAbility to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines. High
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Our network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 180 physicians, 240 residents and fellows, 70 mid-level providers and 800 nurses handle some 185,000 clinic visits and 350,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health System delivers 2,800 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000 emergency room visits annually.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists.
