Job Order: 4650
Staff Representative: Tim Jadwin
Position: CME/CE Director
Location: California
Company Summary:
Our client is committed to providing the highest quality continuing medical education for physicians, nurses and other health care providers.
Description:
Our client is seeking a CME/CE Director, whose primary responsibilities will be to assure that they are in compliance with the requirements and guidelines of national accrediting bodies for continuing education. The ideal candidate for this expansion position is a highly organized, detail-oriented, Bachelor’s prepared professional with comprehensive knowledge of ACCME, ANCC, ACPE and other national accrediting agencies’ guidelines and regulations. Must be skilled at initiating, managing and following-up on multiple projects, as well as communicating with Program Managers and other key team members. Ability to travel up to 8-10 weeks annually.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accreditation status for ACCME, ANCC, ACPE, APA, ASHA and AOTA by completing annual reports and periodic re-accreditation self-study applications.
- Stay current on requirements and changes mandated by accrediting CE organizations and develop appropriate policies and procedures.
- Understand and adhere to all CME/CE guidelines (AMA, OIG, FDA, PhRMA, etc.) and ensure they are communicated, understood and followed by Program Managers, Grant Manager and related staff.
- Establish and maintain a system for measuring outcomes and impact of CE conferences and other educational products. Identify potential educational projects based on outcomes data and needs of the health care community.
- Working with the Self-Study Coordinator, develop enduring materials for physicians and allied health professionals, complying with ACCME and other accreditation guidelines and requirements.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for joint sponsorship with educational partners, and develop documentation tools for assuring compliance with accrediting guidelines.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with key individuals within accrediting organizations and associations.
- Travel to selected CE conferences as part of an onsite team for meeting coordination. Travel to appropriate educational programs sponsored by accrediting organizations.
- Bachelor’s Degree is required (health care or health education a plus).
- Excellent understanding of ACCME, AMA, ANCC, ACPE, PhRMA and OIG guidelines
- Minimum of 3 years experience with CME/CE provider or related organization
- Business aptitude and computer literacy a must (Microsoft Office)
- Strong organizational, writing and communication skills with ability to manage a variety of projects and meet essential deadlines
- Knowledge of the health care and CME/CE industry
- Ability to measure results, analyze outcome and identify strategies for change and improvement
