Job Description
SUMMARY:
Manages and leads the strategic and operational functions of medical education across Graduate Medical Education (GME), Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), and Continuing Medical Education (CME) for THMEP and TMC HealthCare. Operates with a high degree of autonomy in overseeing program development, accreditation compliance, financial management, and institutional partnerships. Serves as a key advisor to the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and executive leadership, driving innovation and continuous improvement in medical education initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Serves as the administrative leader of the THMEP Office, directly supervises and mentors’ administrative staff, fostering professional development and high-performance standards.
Acts as a liaison between residents and hospital administration, resolving complex issues and advocating for programmatic improvements.
Collaborates with the legal department to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, contract review, and institutional policies related to medical education programs.
Develops and maintains institutional policies and procedures related to medical education, ensuring compliance with ACGME, ArMA, and other regulatory bodies.
Directs, implement, and oversees the process of development and approval of annual budget, including negotiation/coordination with partners and major financial stakeholders, such as TMCH, SAVAMC, and UofA.
Reviews profit/loss statements and makes recommendations on budget resource allocations and financial decisions; ensures all financial transactions are properly executed and recorded.
Leads strategic budget planning and financial oversight for all education programs, including Medicare IRIS reimbursements and multi-institutional funding agreements.
Develops contingency plans and responds to unforeseen circumstances utilizing planned resources.
Directs quality improvement initiatives and annual program evaluations, contributing to institutional readiness for external audits and reviews. Oversees the development and implementation of new GME programs in collaboration with physician leadership and external academic partners.
Serves as the Institutional Coordinator for ACGME, managing accreditation processes, site visits, and compliance documentation.
Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies, and standards.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, accounting or related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
EXPERIENCE: At least five (5) years of graduate medical education experience, preferably two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Training Administrator for Graduate Medical Education (TAGME) certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Knowledge of management theory, practices, and tools utilized (within graduate medical education).
· Knowledge of federal and state requirements as it relates to Medicare IRIS resident reimbursements.
· Skill in budget management, compiling statistics, composing letters and reports.
· Skill in computer applications such as basic functionality of the computer, New Innovations, Word, EXCEL, Outlook, PowerPoint, and presentation skills.
· Ability to read and interpret documents, contracts, proposals, and related legislation.
· Ability to prepare detailed reports and correspondence.
· Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.
· Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and apply basic algebraic concepts.
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
· Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.