Group Specialist II (Hybrid)

American Medical Association•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve. We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you. We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Group Specialist II (Hybrid) on our Marketing & Membership Experience team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office. The Group Specialist II for the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS) is responsible for the long-term success of the Section and contributing to the AMA’s work around private practice physician issues, and in that capacity work with a Section Director to: (1) manage strategic planning and other Section governance functions, (2) plan and execute Section events and initiatives, and (3) serve as a center of expertise and point of contact for internal and external inquiries related to PPPS and private practice physician issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required.
5+ years of experience in leading, influencing, and interacting with external stakeholders required; experience with managing physicians or other professionals preferred.
Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write a diverse range of material, develop well thought-out policy positions, and edit material prepared by others, required
Excellent organization, prioritization, and management skills to handle a variety of multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced, high volume team environment, required.
Polished interpersonal, decision-making, and political skills to interface and communicate with all levels of leadership, staff, and management, and build sustainable, trusting relationships with members.
Ability to react quickly, calmy and with sound judgment.
Must meet deadlines with minimal supervision and team spirit in a changing, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated excellent multi-tasking skills, with high-quality standards and strong attention to detail and excellent troubleshooting skills.
Strong planning and organizing skills required.
Travel and extended hours, including nights and weekends, as business demands dictate, required

Nice To Haves

experience with managing physicians or other professionals preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute PPPS Governing Council meetings, Annual/Interim meetings, and other Section events and initiatives.
Manage the PPPS policy-making process – from concept to policy.
Serve as a subject matter expert and point of contact within and outside the AMA for inquiries related to PPPS and private practice physician issues.
Manage two-way communication between the AMA and Section members, and between Section leaders and their constituents.
Identify and implement opportunities for PPPS to contribute to the AMA value proposition and grow AMA membership.
In collaboration with Director, facilitate development and implementation of strategic plans aligned with department and AMA goals.
Build, manage, and sustain professional relationships with elected/appointed Section leaders. Guide elected/appointed leaders through relevant AMA policies, processes, and procedures.
In collaboration with Director, interact with the AMA Board of Trustees, AMA business units, and relevant external organizations.
Represent the needs of PPPS to management, elevating concerns as appropriate.
Contribute to ad hoc project teams as assigned.
May include other responsibilities as assigned