JOB SUMMARY

As the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Coordinator, independently manage CME recurring and special activities sponsored by St. Joseph Mercy Health System accredited Continuing Medical Education Program. In addition, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate CME programming, the purpose of which is to improve patient care, as well as be responsible for all aspects of the planning, budgeting and direction. Requires frequent interaction with management (department, hospital, and quality dept.), physicians and the public to meet the Program goals, while maintaining compliance with the ACCME criterion and standards and accreditation with Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS).

PERFORMANCE DUTIES

Continuing Medical Education-Related Duties

1.           Coordinates the Continuing Education Office and plans, develops, and implements instructional activities. 

2.           Provides support (to the CME Director and Committee) and coordinates MSMS accreditation status and strives toward exemplary compliance.

3.           Coordinates the maintenance of CME policies and procedures in accordance with ACCME guidelines, and provides training on the policies and procedures to staff.

4.           Ensures that all departments involved in developing, presenting, funding, and evaluating continuing medical education activities are operating within SJMAA and ACCME policies. 

5.           Works closely with Activity Directors, Planners, Coordinators and the Quality Department to conduct needs assessments, educational objectives, and measuring educational gaps.

6.           Coordinates the development of grant proposals. Drafts letter of agreements for each unrestricted grant.

7.           Oversees the disclosure process and resolves conflicts of interest.

8.           Coordinates the completion CME applications for approval in accordance with ACCME Standards.

9.           Work with marketing and promotion of activities to attract the intended audience.  Review activity flyers and brochures in the production stage, coordinate special brochure and web based communications.   Work with the Marketing/Public Relations Department to promote upcoming activities.

10.         Maintain authoritative knowledge of ACCME Standards and requirements, and implement these standards and requirements in all SJMHS CME activities.

11.         Assist the Chief Academic Officer with accreditation activities involving the CME program, such as ACCME site visits, mission statement and self-study documentation.

12.         Approving all CME activities (Rebecca Daniel, MD)

13.         Monitor 20% of all CME activities quarterly and presenting the results to the CME committee.

14.         Assisting all departments with the quality gap analysis document each year.

15.         Attend and manage all special CME activities.

16.         Maintain the CME website and include an up to date list of all CME activities.

17.         Maintain the CME budget and approve honorarium requests out of the CME cost center

18.         Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

19.         Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.

20.         Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMH.

21.         Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE STANDARDS

Maintains a working knowledge of Trinity Health Service Excellence standards and incorporates them into daily activities to ensure that all customers are treated in a manner consistent with Trinity Health’s mission.

The Standards are             Appearance, Attitude, Respect, Responsiveness, Courtesy, and Communication.

STEWARDSHIP

Demonstrates adherence to Trinity Health’s Compliance Integrity Program, code of Ethics, as well as other policies of St. Mary Mercy Hospital and Trinity Health.  Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to attendance policies.  Uses departmental resources in a cost effective manner and manages own work activities efficiently and effectively.  Demonstrates initiative and seeks opportunities to enhance operating performance.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience: Two years of related experience

Certification/Licensure:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1.           Must possess strong interpersonal skills and proven leadership abilities.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.