This is a part-time remote role with onsite availability required on some evenings/weekends, as needed.

Summary:

Plans, promotes, and executes continuing medical education (CME) events to support Cancer Service Line strategies and tactics. Works closely with physician-led education planning committees and with the CME Department to ensure education is successfully implemented and is in accordance with ACCME standards and criteria.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with medical group leadership and the Professional Education & Development Manager to identify, prioritize, develop, and improve continuing medical education (CME) opportunities to support organizational objectives.
  • Manages live and online event logistics which includes securing speakers and exhibitors, working with facilities, equipment, audio visual (live and virtual), registration, and staffing. Delegates appropriate tasks to other staff members, supervises event set up and event closing.
  • Ensures all programs are planned and implemented within the guidelines of CME accreditation as well as within the policies of Advocate Aurora Health and the Advocate Aurora Health CME Department. Completes application and documentation required to obtain CME accreditation for programs.
  • Analyzes programs for effectiveness, conducting post-event reporting and return on investment analysis. Develops and implements tracking mechanisms for evaluating communications and education against specific pre-set goals.
  • Develops budgets for events and operates within those budgets. Evaluates and negotiates contracts with vendors, agents, and corporate sponsors to ensure favorable outcomes and allotted budgets are followed. Manages all related contracts, agreements, payments, distributions, and reporting.
  • Creates and implements plans to promote events, which includes developing collateral materials, advertising, invitations, and signage to achieve maximum attendance and return on investments. Collaborates with communications staff to achieve maximum exposure.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

About the Organization

Advocate Health Care is the third largest non-profit health system in the US and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The Midwest Divisions in Illinois and Wisconsin serve patients across 26 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.