Program Administrator Graduate Medical Education

Geisinger • Danville, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the Program Director, the Program Administrator is responsible for accreditation, non-clinical operations, and financial management of the Graduate Medical Education program. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of national accreditation and organizational policies, initiative, and independent judgment. The administrator assesses and directs program planning, including short- and long-range goals, recruitment, orientation, accreditation, and assigned projects. As an active member of the residency/fellowship leadership team, the administrator is ultimately responsible for residents and fellows within the program.

The position independently administers and evaluates day-to-day program activities, makes recommendations affecting policies and program standards, and ensures compliance and follow-up. Work is typically performed in an office environment. The position is based at Geisinger Medical Center and has a day shift with 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience required; relevant experience may be combined with degree-based credit as specified in the posting.
• Skills in critical thinking, organizing, teamwork, and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to ensure continued program accreditation, including oversight of accreditation and preparation for and execution of site visits.
• Administer the residency/fellow data management system, including evaluations, duty hours, files and portfolios, call schedules, competency verification, onboarding and offboarding, rotation schedules, policies and procedures, and curriculum updates.
• Create and maintain systems that comply with national accreditation and Graduate Medical Education requirements.
• Oversee residency/fellowship recruitment, including application review, interview days, and candidate selection through NRMP, CODA, and other processes.
• Manage and audit program and resident/fellow CME budgets and financial reconciliations in accordance with Geisinger travel and business expense policy, in collaboration with the Program Director and GME leadership.
• Track residency and fellowship procedure and case logs.
• Proctor resident/fellow in-training examinations.
• Participate in the Graduate Medical Education Network and applicable program specialty organizations.
• Collaborate with office and clinic managers on residency and fellowship education and clinical intersections.
• Procure, update, assign, and instruct residents and fellows on technology initiatives relevant to their positions.
• Participate in developing program policies and goals and communicate and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations to residents and fellows.
• Serve as a liaison among residents and fellows, program leadership, and the GME office.
• Independently implement, administer, and evaluate day-to-day residency/fellowship activities; identify and execute responsibilities, recommend changes affecting policies and program standards, and ensure compliance and follow-up.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.
• A collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED