Surgery Department Training Program Administrator (Hiring Immediately) Job at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

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  • UT Southwestern Medical Center
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

## Graduate Medical Education Program Coordinator II - Surgery Department

## Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern
is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT
Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and
development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for
you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers
healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases
and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT
Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home
to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the
commitment you’ve made to our country. We’re proud to support your next
mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite
you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork,
professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

## Departmental Job Summary

The Surgery Education department is searching for an experienced GME Program
Coordinator II to join our team. Ideal candidates will have a history of
success in coordinating GME programs, be knowledgeable of ACGME and GME
program and accreditation requirements, will be resourceful, detail-oriented,
extremely organized, skilled at task prioritization and time management,
demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, dependable, and a
critical thinker with a proactive approach toward problem solving. To be
successful in this role, this individual must operate with a high level of
professionalism and confidentiality, with a customer service focus and ensure
compliance with all medical school policies and procedures.

## Experience and Education

* Bachelor’s degree preferred
* Associate’s Degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field required (four years of administrative experience or 60 semester hours of college credit may substitute for an Associate’s Degree);
* Minimum of three (3) years of direct experience as the primary GME program coordinator of an ACGME-accredited residencyfellowship program required including specific knowledge and experience with ACGME Common Program Requirements, ACGME’s Next Accreditation System, specialty-specific Review Committee requirements, and specialty board requirements.
* TAGME certification preferred.
* May be required to submit to a federal background investigation.

## Job Duties

* Serves as the lead administrative person for the GME residencyfellowship program.
* Manages and oversees the daily operations and activities of the GME residencyfellowship program(s) and may be in conjunction with other levels of GME Program CoordinatorsAdministrators.
* Functions as an important liaison with learners, faculty and other staff members, and the ACGME.
* Assists the GME Program Director and or other levels of GME Program Coordinators or Administrators in the design, implementation and management of the administrativeacademic operations of the program.
* Manage and coordinates educational activities (e.g., didactic conference schedule, Grand Rounds, etc.) that support the program’s curriculum and adhere to ACGME requirements.
* Provides guidance to residentsfellows on program and GME policies, and non-clinical aspects of the program.
* Creates, reviews, and maintain policies and procedures in accordance with University and accrediting agency standards to ensure compliance. Interprets policies and procedures for faculty, staff, resident and fellows.
* Advises and consults on issues or inquiries from residentsfellows, faculty, staff and department chairs.
* Manages confidential and critical materials, issues and communications. Act as liaison between the Program Director and a full range of internal and external offices and individuals.
* Manages the Residency Management System for the program, including maintaining residentfellow demographics data; residentfellow schedules, importing program and rotation goals and objectives; conferences attendance tracking; and ensuring timely completion of work hour reports.
* Identify areas for programmatic improvements and recommend initiatives to address program weaknesses.
* Provide guidance regarding accreditation and program management to the Program Director, other levels of GME Program CoordinatorsAdministrators, and department constituents.
* Assist Program Director in development of program evaluations that measure residentfellow performance, faculty performance, educational content of rotations, and the program, ensuring these are written in competency-based language, as necessary.
* Administer the evaluation process for the program through the Residency Management System, and ensure timely completion by evaluators.
* Coordinates accreditation activities including ACGME Site Visits, Self Studies, Internal Reviews, annual program reviews, etc.
* Assists the Program Director by monitoring and reporting Resident Wellness outcomes to ensure compliance.
* Coordinates the residentfellow recruitment and selection process and appointment process for incoming trainees in coordination with policies and procedures provided by the UTSW GME Office and respective hospital GME Offices.
* Assists the Program Director and faculty in planning program quality improvement projects.
* Assists with and maintains program letters of agreement for all required activities at outside institutions.
* Tracks, documents, and reports on educational activities for residents, for the purpose of meeting board certification requirements, meeting program accreditation requirements, and complying with the policies and procedures of the Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME).
* Utilizes systems and reporting to inform the GME Program Director of program compliance with organizations such as ACGME, AMA, NRMP, and any other program-level related organizations.
* Maintains working relationships with the Office of GME to remain compliant with all necessary requirements for all residentsfellows, visiting residents, and faculty.
* Coordinates, organizes, and schedules GME program events including recruitment, orientation, graduation, retreats, conferences and various meetings. Prepares and distributes materials for conferences and lectures.
* Reads literature and attends conferences to keep abreast of relevant accreditation trends and developments related to program. Represents the program at local, state, and national meetings and conferences.
* Collaborates with colleagues within and outside the university, becomes active in related national organizations (e.g., specialty associations, TAGME).
* Provides direction and mentorship to other levels of GME Program Coordinators.

Preferred candidates will be proficient in using Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft,
and MedHub, in addition to familiarity with ACGME, TMB, and NRMP policies and
procedures.

## Knowledge and Skills

* Work requires skills in leadership and personnel management.
* Work requires good organizational skills.
* Work requires excellent oral and written communications skills.
* Work requires experience with Microsoft Office.
* Work requires setting priorities and organizing work to meet strict deadlines.
* Work requires making decisions independently on a variety of complex matters and escalating issues when needed.
* Work requires establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
* Work requires unique knowledge of the ACGME, TMB, and NRMP policies and procedures.
* Work requires understanding of hospital regulatory environment.
* Work requires independent work, initiative and skills to adapt quickly to changes in work requirements and assignments.
* Work requires diplomacy, compassion, sensitivity, and a commitment to carry out professional activities.
* Work requires handling sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code
§51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record
information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working
environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University
community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits
unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or
veteran status.

### Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits
package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your
overall wellbeing, and include:

* PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
* 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
* Paid Time Off, available day one
* Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
* Paid Parental Leave Benefit
* Wellness programs
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
* [Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!](


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