Education Coordinator - Anesthesiology

Education Coordinator - Anesthesiology

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The Education Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

With oversight and direction from the Program Director, the Education Coordinator is responsible for the operational and financial management of an accredited / non-accredited medical education training program (fellowship, residency, and / or clerkship). The position requires a comprehensive and detailed understanding of national accreditation policies and hospital policies, as well as a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

The Education Coordinator will continually assess and direct a wide range of programmatic issues including long range planning, recruiting trainees, developing projects, analyzing administrative workflow, maintaining databases, communicating with faculty and trainees regarding a range of issues, and managing internal and external program relations.

Responsibilities :

• Administration :

Provides support and meets regularly with the program director concerning program management issues, activities, and the status of projects.

Works with business manager / director to develop, monitor, and report on the yearly training program budget.

Performs all 'match' responsibilities.

Facilitates the evaluative processes of the trainees, program, faculty, and rotations.

Oversees department-level trainee orientation, and corresponds with new trainees about on-boarding requirements and process for appointment to the program and / or hospital(s). Verifies trainee status and activities as needed. May screen program applicants for compliance with prerequisites. Tracks and processes initial paperwork for visa requests.

Assists in the preparation for Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) site visits and internal reviews.

Interprets and applies ACGME, other national accrediting agencies, and hospital policies to support compliance.

Provides both administrative supervision and support to trainees.

Provides administrative supervision and guidance to trainees regarding administrative issues, due dates, and deadlines.

Required :

Preferred :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.