At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **Primary Function/General Purpose of Position** Under direction of the Continuing Medical Education Manager, the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of Continuing Medical Education activities to support the professional development of healthcare providers. This role ensures compliance with accreditation standards, oversees logistics for educational events, and fosters a culture of lifelong learning within the hospital/health system. Maintains a working knowledge of Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) CME accreditation policies, procedures and accreditation standards. The position requires collaboration with leadership, faculty, staff, and students to achieve programmatic goals, and provides administrative support. The coordinator also serves as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders ensuring seamless coordination and efficient operation of all program components. **Essential Job Functions** + Exercise independent judgment and discretion in significant matters related to program planning, resource allocation, policy development, and decision-making, demonstrating a high level of autonomy in performing job duties. + Assures that the CME accreditation standards, guidelines and policies of all accreditation standards, guidelines and policies of all accrediting and regulatory bodies are met during CME program planning, including but not limited to the American Medical Association, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Family Practice, and the Ohio State Medical Association. Stays abreast of all updates to the above policies. + Coordinates CME activities. Assists with speaker recruitment, development of program schedule, coordinates services such as facility scheduling, catering and registrations, etc. Ensures that CME activity planning is based on documented needs assessment. + Utilizes established checklists and spreadsheets for CME Program Planning with careful attention to timelines for marketing, registration processing, and post-conference follow-up. Assists in streamlining of processes as needs are identified. + Acts as a liaison with physicians, pharmaceutical representatives, hospital leadership, and supports departments to plan CME activities in accordance with the accreditation standards, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. + Recruit, secure, and manage exhibitors for accredited CME events, including identifying potential exhibitors, coordinating agreements, ensuring compliance with ACCME guidelines, and providing on-site support to enhance exhibitor satisfaction and engagement. + Collects attendance data within prescribed timeline and tracks data in CME database. Prepares credit summary reports as needed for practitioners. Posts online conference material, processes registration payments, and reconciles Major Conference budgets. + Attends onsite and local Major and Regularly Scheduled Series CME events as required, distributes conference material, and collects conference evaluation forms. Represents the CME Department by being knowledgeable about upcoming conferences, policies and procedures, and demonstrating professionalism. + Develops and maintains minutes, ongoing planning logs and program files for documentation as required by the accrediting entities. + Completes applications for continued accreditation and prepares onsite documentation to present CME programs to accreditation review teams. Participates in accreditation surveys as required. + Arranges venues, audiovisual support, catering, and other logistics for in-person and virtual CME events. + Manages Maintenance of Certification (MOC) for CME to assist physicians with board certification requirements through accredited CME activities awarding MOC. + Tracks evaluations, reports credits, and prepares reports as requested. + Maintains and develop program content on the Organization's intranet site. + Responds to incoming calls regarding CME program inquiries, credit reports, and requests for new programs based on department policies and procedures. + Designs and distributes marketing material for CME programs in accordance with established Mercy Health marketing policies. Works with internal departments to facilitate marketing efforts (Marketing, AV, IT, GME, and others.) This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. **Licensing/Certification** Obtain Certified Healthcare CPD Professional (CHCP) certification within 4 years of hire. (Required) **Education** Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, education, or a related field. (Required) **Work Experience** 2 years experience in event coordination, healthcare, or medical education. (Required) **Training** Must successfully complete Alliance for Continuing Education in Health Professions Basic CME Training within one year of hire. **Language** N/A **Patient Population** Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​ Neonates (0-4 weeks) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older) X Not applicable to this position **Working Conditions** X Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. X General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.* May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. May have periods of constant interruptions. X Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. X Prolonged periods of working alone. ____ Other: Professional demeanor is required. ____ Not applicable to this position _* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._ **Physical Requirements** **Physical Demands** Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X Stoop, Kneel X Crawling X Climbing X Balance X Bending X **Work Position** Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Sitting X Walking X Standing X **Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards** **Physical Requirements** Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Maneuver weight of patients Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity – far Acuity – near __X__ Not applicable to this position **Hazards** Depth perception Use of Latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure Other: __X__ Not applicable to this position **Skills** + Knowledge of basic medical terminology + Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills required to effectively interact with all levels of staff. + Requires extreme attention to detail. + Must possess high level of administrative skills and office procedure knowledge related to record keeping, project coordination, and the use of office equipment, database, and MS Office. + Must possess analytical skills to offer appropriate resolution to identify problems in consultation with manager, as appropriate. + Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills to work effectively and efficiently in a highly regulated environment. + Requires the ability to use good judgment, diplomacy, and professionalism while multitasking and working with a variety of personalities and temperaments. + Familiarity with physician education and training requirements. + Knowledge of continuing education requirements (preferred). + Previous event planning experience (preferred). + Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint). Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com