Senior Medical Education Specialist

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Key Qualifications
Prior experience in healthcare settings, particularly working with physicians
Knowledge of physician education pathway and medical career progression
Excellent communication skills with medical professionals
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong organizational and relationship-building capabilities
Understanding of medical terminology and healthcare systems
Experience in medical education or physician liaison roles preferred

Summary

Responsible for the coordination and oversight of projects and ongoing programs with Sanford Medical Education. Oversees all aspects of projects, including establishing plans, timelines, negotiation and delegation of tasks to project members, data management, monitoring of progress toward established deadlines and summarization of project reports and evaluations.

Job Description

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with team members, academic partners, students, resident physicians, fellows, internal and external stakeholders, and other system departments. Prepares progress reports for leadership regarding status of accreditation status, projects and final project summaries. Knowledgeable of internal organizational practices and procedures as well as applicable external educational accreditation requirements. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Coordinates communication and related committee meetings with project members and key stakeholders.

Possess a working knowledge accreditation standards for programs specific to individual's area of responsibility. Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for a comprehensive learning program. Provide guidance and direction to administrators, other educators, and/or health team members to successfully meet regulations.

Ability to develop strong working relationships, manage projects, and effectively communicate to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrates successfully working with diverse groups of people in order to accomplish a common goal. Demonstrate flexibility as well as effective planning and organizational skills. Effective communication skills are essential: personal, verbal, written, and electronic. Ability to function in a collaborative, fast-paced, customer-driven organization. Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office/Windows applications, analytical decision-making, information gathering, presentation, project management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Field of study preference based on department training focus and specialties.

In lieu of Bachelor's degree, will consider minimum five years working experience equivalency. Additionally, have a minimum of four years’ experience in a healthcare environment providing education/training, including the use of automated software applications. Ideally have at least two years project management experience as well as knowledge of adult learning principles and training methods is preferred.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications based on program training needs of the department and population focus.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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