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Program Coordinator - Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

1. Maintains expert knowledge of the required accreditation criteria (ACCME, AMA, MMA, Pharma, Joint Commission, etc.) that apply to the HCMC CME Program.
2. Maintains the CME database (CME Tracker), including data entry, set up, reports and requests for transcripts/ certificates.
3. Maintains proficiency in HCMCs Learning Management System (LMS) to facilitate integration of CME Tracker functions.
4. Ensures hospital Internet and Intranet CME web sites, as well as campus-wide postings, are maintained and current.
5. Plans and organizes the functions of the CME Advisory Committee meeting and semi-annual meetings, special events and special topic meetings. Staffs the CME Advisory Committee meetings.
6. Serves as institutional resource for ACCME/MMA/Joint Commission accreditation compliance.
7. Assesses CME activity documentation (needs assessment, documentation of planning process, surveys, general planning of topics, speakers, and disclosures) for compliance with all accreditation standards.
8. Plans and coordinates special/major CME-accredited activities.
9. Interfaces with medical staff departments, Public Relations, HHF, OD&L, Nursing, EMS, etc. on course planning, course content, partnering, and marketing strategies for special/major CME-accredited activities.
10. Advises and provide support to department CME coordinators, course chairs and presenters on gaps, needs assessment, learning objectives, outline/content of presentation, handout information, disclosure, and other required information.
11. Serves as the resource to all medical staff departments regarding accreditation, CME activity coordination, monitoring and reporting.
12. Prepares the annual CME Activities report to the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) to maintain CME accreditation status between site surveys.
13. Represents the HCMC CME Program at the Minnesota CME Network.
14. Assists in development of a resource for education grants and potential external funding/support of CME Program.
15. Assists in the development of CME forms, policies and procedures compliant with accreditation requirements.
16. Performs other duties/projects as assigned by CME Program Manager, but only after appropriate training.

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Qualifications

--5 years CME experience at an accredited ACCME facility OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.


Ideal candidate will possess:

-2 years post-secondary education.
-Strong experience in Continuing Medical Education/Knowledge of CME and regulatory/legal standards.
-Excellent clerical skills, including organization and time management.
-Ability to work independently with minimum guidance.
-Ability to communicate in a professional, clear, succinct, effective and respectful manner both verbally and in writing.
-Knowledge of personal computer system and various software, or possess an aptitude to learn such programs, including MS Office Suite, Outlook, the HCMC intranet, the internet, CME Tracker and HCMC Learning Management System (LMS).
-Knowledge/ability to assist medical staff, and other customers, with the CME accreditation process.
-Ability to establish and maintain rapport with internal and external customers.
-Ability to maintain composure and focus in stressful situations.
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Hours

80.00

Schedule

Full-Time