You know you want to....

I have two jobs posted right now and I think anyone in their right mind should want them! :)

Here are the details:

Due to the regulatory nature of the ACCME (our accrediting body), people working within my department must demonstrate their ability to keep track of many details simultaneously and document more than seems necessary. Our files are regularly audited, so accuracy and organizational skills are priceless. Also, as imagined, working with a physician audience allows little room for communication error; the best candidates are those that can effectively communicate both verbally and in written formats.

One other item to note that I forgot to mention (for those of you that also received this via email earlier), these positions require the ability to be a self-starter. There is no formal "training manual" for how to do these jobs. There are rules to be followed and best practices that have been determined, but there still exists much ambiguity in each of these roles. I expect my employees to be self-motivated and problem-solvers, i.e., if you come to me with a problem, you better bring thoughts about solutions too, as I have very little patience for employees who want to come in my office and dump their problems in my lap without any intention to help solve whatever issue has cropped up. Call me crazy, but I think that's the difference hiring someone with experience vs a newbie.

• The Assistant CME Coordinator role (#76441) is accountable for providing support to and helping facilitate the Regularly Scheduled Series (i.e. Grand Rounds, Tumor Boards, Morbidity & Mortality, etc) across the system.
• The CME Coordinator role (#77028) is accountable for coordinating and overseeing physician education events (conferences, seminars, roundtables) across the system.

Please note, these are busy jobs! They are salaried positions that require schedule flexibility, as the working requirements may include evenings, weekends, and the potential for travel. During certain months of the year, the necessary tasks associated with these positions require individuals to work greater than the standard 40 hours per week.

I have been with this department for over 4 years – and with Intermountain for over 9 years, so I am clearly a fan, but despite my bias, I think these positions are great opportunities. The selected candidates have the chance to help impact education provided to healthcare providers across the state of Utah; I think it is both rewarding and exciting. It is hard work and can be stressful, but also includes wonderful colleagues and interesting experiences.

For more information, candidates can access the Intermountain Healthcare Human Resources site (http://intermountainhealthcare.org/about/careers/Pages/home.aspx) or contact me directly via email (sarahann.whitbeck@imail.org).

Thank you!