CME Coordinator

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Coordinator

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Manager, the CME Coordinator supports the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of continuing medical education programs for physicians and other healthcare professionals across Parkview Health.

This position collaborates with medical staff, physicians, hospital departments, and service lines to identify professional practice gaps and develop educational opportunities that support clinical knowledge, professional development, and improved patient outcomes.

The CME Coordinator serves as an educational resource and consultant, assisting with the design and coordination of educational activities in a variety of formats, including live conferences, webinars, online courses, enduring materials, and hands-on workshops. This role also supports CME accreditation requirements, program documentation, quality improvement, and ongoing compliance with standards established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA).

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CME Manager, physicians, medical staff, and healthcare departments to identify educational needs and professional practice gaps.
• Assist in the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of continuing medical education programs and activities.
• Serve as an educational consultant to physicians and healthcare professionals in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational opportunities.
• Coordinate educational activities in multiple formats, including live conferences, webinars, online courses, enduring materials, and hands-on workshops.
• Develop program objectives, coordinate speakers and content, manage schedules, and oversee event logistics.
• Assist with CME accreditation requirements, ensuring educational activities meet applicable policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of educational activities, including program materials, attendance, evaluations, and accreditation records.
• Coordinate program evaluations and provide feedback and recommendations to activity directors, planning committees, and speakers to support continuous improvement.
• Develop and distribute marketing materials, brochures, announcements, and other communications to promote educational programs.
• Assist with budget management, invoice reconciliation, honoraria processing, and financial reporting.
• Provide program documentation and financial information required to maintain CME accreditation.
• Participate in Parkview Health CME and Graduate Medical Education Committee meetings as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between medical staff, hospital departments, service lines, and external organizations to support educational initiatives.
• Coordinate medical student access provisioning and compliance requirements and serve as a point of contact for Parkview-sponsored medical students.
• Prepare community action reports of CME programs for the Parkview Health Foundation in support of Parkview''s nonprofit status.
• Identify opportunities to improve educational offerings, operational processes, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor''s degree in education, business, communication, marketing, organizational development, a related medical field, or a related discipline required.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience coordinating educational programs in a hospital or healthcare-related setting required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products required.
• Experience coordinating professional education, conferences, or accreditation activities preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Valid driver''s license required.

Additional Qualifications Employment Contingency

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, medical staff, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and apply critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate complex educational activities and manage program logistics from planning through evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and develop solutions that support organizational goals.
• Proficiency in managing documentation, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with established requirements.
• Commitment to customer service, continuous learning, teamwork, and professional development.

Employment Contingency

Employment for this position beyond the sponsored project period of 7/31/27 is contingent on continued external funding. Should the project agreement terminate prior to the end of the proposed project period or funding otherwise be unavailable, continued employment is not guaranteed. Severance will not be offered at the end of employment for this position.

This Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $206,927,896.80 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.