Program Coordinator -Graduate Medical Education (Surgery Service Line)
About The Position
The Program Coordinator supports the Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs within the Surgery Service Line, including the General Surgery Residency Program and multiple surgical fellowship programs. This role assists with accreditation compliance, program operations, educational activities, recruitment events, data tracking, and coordination between interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, people-focused, and interested in growing a career in healthcare administration and medical education. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in healthcare administration, medical education, or surgical education who is eager to learn and grow within a collaborative healthcare environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field required; or equivalent combination of education and experience (4 years of related experience in lieu of degree).
- Two years of Previous healthcare, medical education, academic medicine, or administrative experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong data management and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Interest in healthcare administration, graduate medical education, or surgical education are strongly preferred.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Eager to learn and grow within healthcare and medical education.
- Interested in long-term career development and promotability opportunities.
- Flexible, collaborative, and service oriented.
- Comfortable working in a people-facing and highly interactive environment.
- Interested in supporting surgical education and residency/fellowship training programs.
Responsibilities
- Support the administration and coordination of the General Surgery Residency Program and surgical fellowship programs.
- Assist with maintaining compliance and accreditation requirements for governing organizations including the ACGME, American Board of Surgery, and other regulatory/accreditation bodies.
- Coordinate recruitment activities, interviews, onboarding, graduation events, educational sessions, committee meetings, and program celebrations.
- Track, maintain, and present program-related data, reports, and educational records.
- Support process improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative guidelines.
- Serve as a liaison between program leadership, staff, residents, fellows, faculty, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Assist with scheduling, communication, documentation, and general administrative support for the Surgery Service Line and GME programs.
- Provide guidance, support, and education to program team members as needed.
- Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and other systems for data management, reporting, and scheduling.
- Participate in occasional Saturday events throughout the year with flexible scheduling accommodations.
- Role includes regular interaction with physicians, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- a robust team member wellness program
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
- up to $10,000 for student loans
- 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
