GME Program Coordinator/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 41,451; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a GME Program Coordinator to manage residency programs, especially those with a Pediatrics component. The role includes collaboration with program directors, performs administrative tasks, and ensures compliance with accreditation policies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have 2 years of related experience. The position is full-time in Lexington, KY.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience in administrative or project support.

Responsibilities

• Support GME residency programs with a Pediatrics component.
• Collaborate with the program director and GME Office.

Skills

Administrative support experience

Willingness to obtain TAGME certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

• Job Title: GME Program Coordinator/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE51614
• Department: H3150: GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 08
• Salary Range: $19.00-30.09/hour
• Type Of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required Education: BA
• Required Related Experience: 2 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Job Summary

This GME Program Coordinator position will support GME residency programs with a Pediatrics component. The GME Program Coordinator serves as the administrative coordinator for one or more graduate medical education (GME) programs. This position collaborates with the program director and the GME Office in the daily operational management of the program(s), as outlined in the ACGME Institutional, Common Program and Specialty Program Guidelines for Graduate Medical Education. This position requires a comprehensive and detailed understanding of national accreditation policies as well as a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. This person will develop, initiate and/or direct a wide range of programmatic activities including program planning, project development and management, recruiting, updating policies, and using databases and residency management software system (MedHub). This position interacts with faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students and managing internal and external program relations.

Responsibilities

• The position is essential in training program operations and is a primary resource for learners, faculty and administrative staff, as well as liaison between the Residency Program Director, chief residents, residents, program faculty, GME Office, and affiliated teaching sites concerning residency program matters.
• This position is a requirement of the accrediting agency, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Administrative support experience.
• An associate’s degree and three years of administrative, office, or project support experience.
• Willingness to obtain Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education (TAGME) certification within 3 years of hire date.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Willingness to obtain Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education (TAGME) certification within 3 years of hire date.

Deadline To Apply

09/21/2025

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