Manager, Continuing Medical Education

The Continuing Medical Education (CME) Manager designs, executes and accredits continuing medical education activities for Norton Healthcare (NHC) and its affiliates while adhering to the strategic direction of NHC, as well as the mission of the department. Additionally, the CME Manager acts as a consultant to physicians and providers on all issues related to the development of accredited continuing medical education. This includes working with planning committees/physician leaders to provide direction as well as confirming that education developed meets accreditation guidelines. This role is also responsible in working with leadership to develop / manage CME processes required for reporting and maintenance of accreditation criteria set by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) and mentoring/training junior level staff in the CME department. Additionally, programs provide additional credit categories for various providers; and this role is responsible for adhering to the additional guidelines/standards, e.g. ANCC, KBN.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the project management of all components required for successful implementation of accredited continuing medical education programs, requiring consulting and collaborating with key internal and external customers. Additionally, includes identification of potential enhancements to processes improving operational efficiencies; and training of staff on updated/new processes.
• Develop, execute and manage processes utilized for overall reporting and performance measurement as required for accreditation; this can include MOC reporting, performance/patient outcomes and/or other reporting and compliance guidelines.
• Collaborate with key audiences to design and execute continuing medical education programs that meet the accreditation guidelines; overseeing the process of implementation including but not limited to providing leadership and project management to planning committees, identifying educational needs, developing/managing the CME event budget, identifying event venues, negotiating contracts and setting event agendas/logistics.
• Actively engage in continuing education to remain up-to-date on accreditation guidelines and criteria of the ACCME and KMA which are continuously updated. Additionally, participate in leadership development activities to improve skills required for effective communication and collaboration.

Required:

• Three years of ACCME accredited CME program management, project management and/or event planning/implementation experience
• Bachelor Degree
• CMECC certification (Continuing Medical Education Certification)

Desired:

• Five years ACCME accredited CME, project management and/or event planning/implementation experience