Accreditation Coordinator - Medical Education (Detroit)

This non-exempt (hourly) position will require up to five (5) days in person at the Detroit hospital main campus.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Accreditation Manager and the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of accreditation-related projects throughout Henry Ford Health Graduate Medical Education (GME). In collaboration with leadership, works with stakeholders to define the scope of the project, create a detailed work plan, determine resources, objectives, and metrics of success. Serves as a consultant and content knowledge expert for the interpretation of accreditation requirements and procedures for Henry Ford Health GME. Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Works in concert with leadership to determine the appropriate focus and direction of department initiatives and projects.

Creates, designs, and manages project plans and timelines.

Assigns tasks related to project work to other administrative staff as appropriate.

Develops and implements solutions to improve current processes and procedures related to project work.

Responsible for leading and serving on cross-functional teams across the organization representing the department.

Project management / coordination activities to ensure all process workflows are being handled within the established time parameters by both internal departments and outside stakeholders.

Performs administrative follow-up by keeping track of major projects and tasks assigned by departmental leadership.

Designs reports and distribute them to appropriate parties.

Develops and maintains strong professional relationships across operational departments and with both internal and external stakeholders.

Serves as key contact between the department and other internal and external customers.

Safeguards and protects confidential information.

Works in concert with GME leadership to ensure compliance and readiness with GME Accreditation Requirements across Henry Ford Health, includes onsite activities at Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital and Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.

Determines the appropriate focus and direction of GME initiatives utilizing data analysis related to accreditation outcomes, projects, and program performance to determine program and institutional compliance. Evaluates the outcomes of the project to determine success.

Monitors the infrastructure necessary to assure ongoing compliance with accreditation regulations / guidelines. Develop and implement solutions to improve

current processes and procedures related to project work.

Maximizes productivity of accreditation-related initiatives by conducting needs assessments, developing curriculum, tools, and documentation to meet accreditation requirements.

Leverages experience and accreditation functional knowledge to provide education and support to programs through educational workshops and comprehensive program reviews including assisting with the development of performance improvement plans.

Develops and maintains strong professional relationships across operational departments and with both internal and external stakeholders as well as establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders on the progress of the project.

Serves as an interface between the DIO, Program Directors, and Program Coordinators.

Maintains oversight of all accreditation related policies, including implementation, ensuring they are current and when needed make recommendations for changes.

Regularly participates in scholarly activities, including presentations, papers, and posters, at the institutional, regional, and national level.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, education, business, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Two (2) years of experience in an office / administrative environment.

Experience working with a Medical Education program preferred.

Previous accreditation experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Organization : Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

Department : GME - Administrative Expense

Shift : Day Job

Union Code : Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health : Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com / careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being : physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.