What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator - GME position at Tower Health?
The Program Coordinator Residency/Fellowship Program (PC) is responsible for the day-to-day administration of a residency training program accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and/or other accrediting bodies to include American Society of Health-System Pharmacists ASHP, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME), The Fellowship Council and/or Non-Accrediting programs. The PC assists the program director (PD) and/or the Graduate Medical Education office in developing and maintaining the educational quality of the training program and ensuring compliance with ACGME/Non-ACGME accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements. This role functions as a liaison between the PD, residents, fellows, the GME Office, participating sites, and other departments within the health system. Provides administrative support for department leadership, calendar management, preparing reports, handling correspondences, reception and answering telephone calls. Additionally, this person must be knowledgeable about patient care/operational activities at the various training sites in which their residents/fellows rotate. The PC may be required to assist in the start of new GME programs or other GME programs if needed.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma - OR - GED
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
Experience
- GME experience required
Required Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Organizational Skills
- Strong Team Player
Overview
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
About the Organization
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
