Program Operations Specialist Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Doctor/Physician

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As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

The Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Operations Specialist to join their team.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position will manage all aspects of the nationally accredited Fellowship Training Program within the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition. This position must manage the goals and requirements of diverse constituencies including trainees, faculty, School of Medicine, accreditation, and funding agencies. This position has delegated authority to represent the Division on operational and policy issues related to the program, reporting to the Administrator with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Fellowship Program Director, and is a member of the Division's Training Program Fellowship Committee.

Fellowship programs in the Department of Medicine comprise both clinical and research training tracks with successful completion required for physician trainee candidates to qualify for subspecialty board examination and certification. The Program Operations Specialist is central to interweaving day-to-day clinical and administrative requirements to meet overarching programmatic goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The central responsibility of the Program Operations Specialist is to ensure continued accreditation of the training program and to support Fellows in the Division. Accredited subspecialty training is required for all physician trainee candidates prior to board examination and certification for independent medical practice in his or her chosen area of expertise. This position interacts extensively with faculty, fellow, staff, and agency representatives in carrying out complex program activities to determine consistency and fulfillment of program goals and objectives.

This position serves all Metabolism appointed Fellows, Postdocs, Residents and Students.

Program Compliance 40%

Establish program priorities, providing technical advice and guidance to faculty mentors and fellow trainees in fulfilling programmatic clinical, research, educational, and administrative requirements.

Develop and implement new Fellowship policies and procedures in compliance with University of Washington, and partner medical center requirements.

Ensure Board eligibility of trainees through reporting of training activities to accrediting bodies including procedure participation, research progress, and clinical exposure. This requires a clear understanding of the program, attention to detail, and judicious decision making.

Ensure compliance with program standards as determined by the ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education), ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine), ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) and the University of Washington. In conjunction with the Fellowship Program Director, complete documentation for internal program requirements and external accreditation reviews. Prepare faculty and program participants for site reviews, participate in site reviews and provide additional data as requested by reviewers.

Prepare materials for institutional accreditation site visits. Develop and implement procedures to support accreditation materials. Work with various accrediting and support agencies to pursue and/or integrate educational activities. Prepare for and participate in internal and external site visits.

Monitor Fellow compliance with credentialing, licensure, certification and board eligibility requirements (medical license, DEA, immunizations, HIPAA, quality control, blood borne pathogens).

Clinical Operations 20%

This position has substantial responsibility for coordination and management of the daily operations of the clinical component of the fellowship training program with the support of the Administrative Coordinator who this position supervises. This position works directly with the Fellowship Program Director to allocate resources and…