Education Specialist-Accreditation

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.

This position is funded in whole or in part by grant funds, therefore, is contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and may terminate when funding is no longer available.

JOB DESCRIPTION

II. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Weitzman Education Program Specialist-Accreditation will be a member of the Weitzman Institute Education team and is responsible for supporting accreditation and compliance activities related to Moses/Weitzman Health System’s continuing medical education (CME) and continuing education (CE) offerings. CME and CE activities include Weitzman ECHO, learning collaboratives, webinars, e-learning courses, and other innovative education programs.

The Weitzman Education Program Specialist is a key member of the Education team responsible for accreditation compliance, reporting, and set-up and maintenance of learning activities in the Weitzman Education Platform (online CME/CE management system). Specific responsibilities include working with the accreditation and CME/CE platform team to support accreditation activities and compliance; maintaining the organization's accreditation files, documentation systems, and activity records in accordance with required standards; tracking and monitoring of accreditation data; managing the collection and processing of financial relationship disclosures from planners, presenters, and reviewers; and supporting the preparation and submission of accreditation annual reports, self-study reports, and reaccreditation materials. This role collaborates with other team members to ensure that all continuing education activities meet the requirements set forth by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

This role may also be assigned to projects to support needs analysis, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of educational interventions for primary care providers, care team staff, and clinical, operational, and executive leaders in primary care and other health care organizations.

III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a health-related field.
• 1-3 years of work experience, preferably in a health-related field and/or with project support experience.
• Direct experience with ACCME, ACPE, or ANCC accreditation standards strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-related applications, survey software, and database software.
• Experience with learning management systems or the technical skills to quickly become proficient with new systems.
• Ability to support implementation of detailed project plans, coordination and communication among contributors and stakeholders, and delivery of projects within the approved time, budget, and objectives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, time-management and prioritization skills, ability to multi-task, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members, providers, and agencies.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to recommend actions to enhance the success of Weitzman Education program initiatives.
• Experience in leveraging technology and business partners to deliver content.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, including the ability to plan and implement in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and organize work effectively.

IV. SIGNIFICANT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Accreditation and Weitzman Education Platform

• Provide support to Weitzman Education leadership on accreditation efforts.
• Create and maintain courses on the Weitzman Education Platform (CME/CE management system) for learners to access content, complete post-session surveys, claim credits, and download certificates.
• Be an active member of the accreditation and Weitzman Education Platform team to ensure accreditation compliance and consistency in activities across the Platform.
• Provide technical support to learners and staff using the Weitzman Education Platform by responding to and resolving Support Center tickets.
• Generate and report learner participation and credit data, such as monthly pharmacy credit reports.
• Enter and maintain activity information within the Joint Accreditation Program and Activity Reporting System (JA-PARS) to support accreditation compliance.
• Monitor faculty and planner financial relationship disclosures in accordance with accreditation standards and prepare regular disclosure reports for the Weitzman Education team.
• Generate and distribute Weitzman Education Platform user reports to the MWHS Communications Department on a regular basis.
• Retrieve and analyze Weitzman Education Platform data in response to requests from stakeholders.

Educational Programs

• Support the recruitment of participants (providers, care team staff, leaders, students, residents,) and organizations and tracking admissions/enrollment/graduation.
• Record and maintain education intervention data: attendance, didactics, case presentations, didactic schedule via web-based program, evaluation surveys.
• Administer surveys and assist with data collection and analysis to maintain quality of education programs.
• Support coordination and project management on cross-Weitzman initiatives, as requested or needed.
• Coordinate or manage the development of new education programs, such as assisting with onboarding new faculty members and participants, creating case forms, and marketing materials.
• Assist with onboarding of new learners to educational programs including conducting technology tests and providing technical support as needed.
• Develop engaging and attractive presentations for a number of venues including conferences.
• Organize and communicate with faculty in all of their responsibilities including didactic curriculum planning, case review, faculty meetings, content development, participant demographics, continual improvement.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled faculty meetings.
• Create operational reports for external funders and support with other deliverables.
• Assist with creating content for marketing purposes in collaboration with CHC’s Communications team including eBlasts, newsletters, printed collateral, and maintaining/updating assigned Weitzman Education webpages.
• May be assigned to attend conferences to exhibit, present, and/or teach about Weitzman Education programs.
• Professional responsiveness and adaptability to rapid change.
• Building constructive and effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.

V. COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent oral and written skills are required. This position is highly involved with staff, providers, clients, colleagues, outside vendors and community.

This Position is available for remote work.

Organization Information:

The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.

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