Sr Continuing Medical Education Coordinator - Education - CME

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Continuing Medical Education (CME) Coordinator position is responsible for the development and administrative oversight of the CME operations and activities sponsored by Houston Methodist with minimal supervision. This position is also responsible for cross-departmental involvement in identifying, planning, executing of learning which incorporates educational design including the use of technology and simulation, adult learning principles, change management, and evidence-based practice into curriculum development in accordance with Houston Methodist (HM) policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. The Sr CME Coordinator position is responsible for evaluating CME activities, ensuring compliance and executing assigned activities in accordance with HM policies and Business Practices, and Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) guidelines and policies.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Certified Continuing Medical Education Professional (CCMEP)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Understands Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (AACME) guidelines and policies

• Understands Continuing Medical Education (CME)-related positions

• Proven experience in project management

• Ability to prioritize, frequently and quickly shift tasks, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment

• Exhibits attention to detail and critical thinking skills

• Possesses excellent organizational skills

• Demonstrates expert time management skills

• Ability to assess learning/skill/practice gaps and facilitate creation of learning opportunities to bridge gaps

• Demonstrates ability to work alone and with a team

• Use of personal computer and related software (such as Microsoft, Excel and PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Publisher

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care.

Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs.

Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.

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