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Job Description

The Department of Ophthalmology has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Operations Specialist (NE S 7) to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to Myduyen Ngo, the Program Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting the effective delivery of the training program. Working collaboratively with colleagues and Program Directors, this role is responsible for assisting with planning, scheduling, and program implementation, as well as providing curriculum support. The position also helps manage day-to-day operations to ensure the program runs smoothly and delivers a high-quality training experience.

This department manages all medical student programs, medical fellowship program accreditation and the residency program. Responsibilities include managing the clerkship and fellowship programs, supporting the Education Manager with some aspect of the residency program, and other associated educational events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MEDICAL STUDENT PROGRAMS (15%)

Serve as the primary liaison for all medical students rotating through the department

Coordinate and support both clinical training rotations and research rotations for medical students

Facilitate communication between medical students, faculty, and program leadership

Report to the Administrator of Education

Maintain a matrixed reporting relationship with the Medical Student Program Directors, including the Clinical Education Director and the Research Education Director

Coordinate the observer ship/shadow between the faculty and students accordance to the HMC/UWMC policy

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM (30%)

Program Coordination

Independently manage day-to-day operations of the clerkship; including regulatory and programmatic aspects of the Clerkship to assure compliance

Act as liaison with the department and the SoM; participate in local clerkship activities; liaise with WWAMI sites

Manage, schedule and process visiting medical students across WWAMI sites

Ensure faculty and medical students have the appropriate information to effectively participate in the clerkship program

Provide department Statistician data for medical student teaching hours

Scheduling/Rotations

Coordinate bi-weekly medical student education orientation, including coordinating case studies and presentations; check out textbooks for review; answer all questions and review schedules

Coordinate all medical student rotations: working regularly with the Registrar's Office; using Epic and the Ophthalmology surgery schedules

Manage medical student rotations with the VA, SCH, Kaiser Permanente, UWMC, and HMC

Liaise with colleagues to coordinate medical student didactics in alignment with resident didactics

Evaluations and Grading

Administer student and course evaluation processes and extract data from course evaluations for dissemination

Act as liaison between visiting students and their home institutions throughout the process, and complete customized forms to submit grades to individual institutions

Administer grades in order to conclude the clerkship process; maintain information for disseminating evaluations for medical students, faculty and residents in E*Value (and in VSAS)

Visiting Clinical Medical Students

Process applications, appointments and/or visas for visiting medical students, including onboarding

Coordinate observation privileges for medical students visiting the clinic and OR

Act as main point of contact for visiting students e.g. MSRTP participants and/or volunteers

Medical Student Research Program

Assist Program Director with matching medical students with research mentors

Track data: medical students engaged in research; medical student research publications; presentations at national meetings and other data for the preparation of annual report on medical student research

Work with the registrar's office to help with registering undergraduate and graduate level research credits

MANAGEMENT OF FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS (30%)

Fellow Coordination

Manage up to 10 fellows matriculating in one and two-year sub-specialty fellowships

Program Accreditation

Maintain program renewals with AUPO FCC (and GME), including program letters of agreement with participating institutions, when required

Process accreditation with non-GME associated entities (AUPO and ASOPRS)

Work with Program Directors to ensure programs are compliant and monitored(evaluations, case logs and exit interviews, etc.)

Survey alumni for feedback on fellowship experience

Candidate Recruitment and Hiring

Partner with the PDs for annual candidate recruitment; maintain info on the department's website; manage SF Match (application service) information; monitor submissions and respond to related queries

Coordinate application review process; schedule and manage interview day logistics

Manage interviews including scheduling, room reservations, AV, catering, etc.; organize all onsite activities

Manage post-interview activities; submit rank lists; disseminate match results in the department

Onboarding and Offboarding

Work with HR to on-board medical fellows ensuring that all appointment paperwork is complete, accurate and submitted within the appropriate timeline to begin practicing as a provider on the targeted start date; provide status changes to OMSA and UW Medicine IT at all relevant sites of practice

Ensure compliance training is completed; immunizations, HIPAA, and all other required training

Establish a UW Medicine IT account for new fellows, collaborate with Eye Institute for clinical access (confidential patient records)

Schedule and coordinate new fellow orientations including Medical Staff Orientation (MSO) and EHR trainings (EPIC/ORCA); track progressive orientation requirements

Conduct internal orientation; including IT set up, ID Badges, Pagers, On-call parking request, etc.

RESIDENCY SUPPORT (10%)

Rotation Administration: Under the direction and guidance of the Education Manager, support the coordination and facilitation of various residency rotations within the department; this includes executing tasks for visiting Madigan resident rotations, Internal Medicine PGY-1 Ophthalmology residents, and other incoming University of Washington residency program rotations.

PGY-1 Resident Coordination: Assist the Education Manager with the operational management of PGY-1 Ophthalmology residents by completing tasks according to the manager's final decisions and instructions; key duties include implementing schedules during their 5-block departmental rotations, supporting weekly didactic sessions, and helping coordinate the PGY-2 transition orientation during their final PGY-1 rotation block.

EVENTS (10%)

Resident Alumni Day: Manage annual research event: reserve site/space, order catering; handle all logistics; act as liaison with the PDs for event's program and other activities including the facilitation of CME materials

WISH Lab: Coordinate access and scheduling for EyeSi machine for medical students

GENERAL (5%)

Attend job-related training and program related in-service sessions

Coordinate/assist with special events as needed

Ensure fellowship website info is up to date

Participate in department administrative team by providing support as needed for general administrative activities as needed

Act as back-up for colleagues during leaves of absence

Manage the white coats: drop off soiled coats and pick up new coats

Restock snacks for the fellows rooms

Other duties as necessary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

Bachelor's degree in related field and/or 2-3 years in administrative/operations position

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to problem-solve and exercise good judgment

Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment with colleagues

Computer program skills: proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience/willingness to learn and E*Value tracking system, VSAS and Medhub

Excellent organizational skills; ability to multitask and prioritize while working independently to meet deadlines

High degree of reliability, accuracy and productivity with attention to detail

Ability to maintain collaborative relationships relating to students, a wide range of healthcare professionals and community members

Must have valid WA State Driver's License

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager

Preferred Qualifications

Three years in administrative/operations position of increasing complexity

Previous experience working in the UW and/or School of Medicine or in an academic or health care setting and/or Experience with educational programs and/or UW clerkship system

Familiarity with UW accreditation and other regulatory bodies

Familiarity with UW and/or UW Medicine systems

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Contingent upon satisfactory results from a criminal background check

Ability to start the workday at 6:45 am on occasion, and work occasion weekends and evenings for special events

Must be able to travel to sites within Seattle as necessary

Will share office space

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

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Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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