Program Administrator Graduate Medical Education

Geisinger; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a program administrator to oversee the accreditation and non-clinical operations of the Graduate Medical Education program. You will direct budgeting, data management for residents and fellows, and ensure compliance with national accreditation standards.

The role requires initiative and independent judgment within a residency/fellow leadership context. You will collaborate with program leadership on planning, recruitment, orientation, and curriculum updates, supporting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of national accreditation policies and organizational policies.
• Ability to lead planning, recruitment, orientation and curriculum updates.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to ensure continued program accreditation.
• Oversee accreditation site visit preparation and execution.
• Manage residency/fellow data management system including evaluations and duty hours.
• Create and maintain systems to comply with accreditation requirements.
• Oversee residency/fellow recruitment and candidate selection processes.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

In collaboration with the Program Director, the program administrator is responsible for the accreditation, non‑clinical operation and financial management of the Graduate Medical Education program. Requires a comprehensive and detailed understanding of national accreditation policies and organizational policies, as well as a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Continually assesses and directs a wide range of programmatic planning solutions to include short and long range planning goals, recruitment, orientation, accreditation and assigned projects. The program administrator is an active member of the residency/fellowship leadership team, therefore, ultimately responsible for residents/fellows within the program.

Job Duties

• Partners with other members of leadership to ensure continued program accreditation
• Responsible for the continued oversight of accreditation, site visit preparation and execution
• Serves as the system administrator of the residency/fellow data management system involving evaluations, duty hours, resident/fellow files and portfolios, call schedules, competency verification process, on and off boarding, rotation schedules, policy and procedures and curriculum updates
• Creates and maintains system to comply with national accreditation requirements and requirements set by Graduate Medical Education
• Oversees the residency/fellowship recruitment process including preparation for and execution of application review, interview days, and selection of candidates through NRMP, CODA, etc.
• Manages and audits program budgets, resident/fellow CME budgets and financial reconciliations in accordance with the Geisinger Travel and Business Expense Policy in collaboration with Program Director and GME leadership
• Tracks residency and fellowship procedure and case logs
• Serves as proctor for resident/fellow Intraining-Examinations
• Member of the Graduate Medical Education Network and applicable program specialty organizations
• Works collaboratively with office and clinic managers in areas of residency and fellowship education and clinical intersection
• Procures, updates, assigns and instructs residents and fellows of technological initiatives expected of their positions
• Participates in the formulation of program policies and goals; communicates and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to resident/fellows
• Acts as a liaison for residents/fellows, program leadership and GME office
• Independently implements, administers, and evaluates the day-to-day activities of the residency/fellowship program by identifying and executing responsibilities, making recommendations that impact policies, program standards and ensuring compliance and follow‑up as needed

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all‑inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. *Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Position Details

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.