Continuing Medical Education (CME) Project Manager

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

The Continuing Medical Education (CME) Project Manager establishes professional relationships with providers and CHOC Medical Staff. Develops and implements strategies to fill a 36-month event calendar, scheduling medical staff physicians to rotate for educational lectures, series, or conferences. Ensures CME activities and events are successfully completed. May be required on evenings and weekends.

Pay Range

Minimum $30.94 Midpoint $40.99 Maximum $51.05

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience.

• Preferred: Five (5) years of experience in a healthcare or academic environment planning continuing medical education (CME) or other healthcare professional events.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree or five (5) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Training

• Required: Experience in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Preferred: Certification in meeting planning (CMP) or project management professional (PMP).

Specialized Skills

• Required: Able to keyboard 40 wpm. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position; Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Knowledge of California Medical Association (CMA) Continuing Medical Educational (CME) criteria. Strong customer service skills with the ability to cultivate partnerships. Ability to solve problems using sound judgment. Ability to use conference event and web-based tools.

• Preferred: Experience with developing professional speakers’ bureau. 

Licensure

• Required: N/A

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-