Senior Education Program Manager - Lafayette

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides operational management of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) residency/fellowship program(s) as assigned. Oversees regulatory compliance, recruitment activities, developing projects, and human resources functions including maintaining databases to ensure program(s) compliance. Continually assesses and directs a wide range of programmatic tasks/topics such as long range planning and communicating with faculty and trainees regarding a range of program requirements and needs.

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred - Bachelor's degree in healthcare and/or business administration, education leadership, or related field.

Work Experience

Required - 5 years of direct or relevant experience in Graduate Medical Education

OR

3 years of direct or relevant experience in Graduate Medical Education or related professional experience with a Bachelor's degree in healthcare and/or business administration, education leadership or related field.

Certifications
Preferred - Certification Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage projects that require working independently with minimal supervision, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.

• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work flexible schedule, such as nights, weekends, extended shifts, etc.

Job Duties

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of program(s) as assigned. Interprets and applies ACGME, other national accrediting agencies, and hospital policies to ensure and support compliance.

• Provides both administrative supervision and support to House Staff. Establishes relationships and acts as a liaison to other sites, internal departments, and divisions, regarding resident recruitment, orientation, and external rotations.

• Maintains accuracy for GME Residency Management System (RMS) New Innovations for programs of responsibility as assigned.

• Manages the evaluative processes of the trainees, faculty, rotations and program.

• Maintains oversight and management for application database Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and oversees its processes during residency recruitment season.

• Maintains GME database applications to includeAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), GME Track, National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and others as identified ensuring compliance and accuracy.

• Plans and manages departmental annual events including recruitment, orientation, graduation, as well as various meetings and program-related events.

• Prepares and executes scheduled ACGME site visits, self study, and Special Review Processes (SRP).

• Monitors programs as assigned Clinical and Educational Work Hours and Operative/Case Log experience via regular review of data reports.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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