Res/Fellowship Prog Assistant

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Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Health Care Administration/Support

Department: 29051300 - MD-NEPHROLOGY

Classification Title:

Residency/Fellowship Program Assistant

Job Description:

This position coordinates the Fellowship Program for the Division of Nephrology and provides administrative support to the Division Chief and Division Administrator. This position is one of the four main support staff (Chief, Fellowship, Fiscal, Transplant) for the division. The individual in this position will be cross trained to provide administrative support and coordination as needed for the division. This position interacts with all faculty, fellows, and staff of the division. The individual in this position must have the ability to analyze Fellowship issues, and present solutions to issues to the Fellowship Program Director. This individual must possess a leadership skill set to initiate action plans, work independently, and multi task in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions;

Fellowship and Administrative Recruitment Duties –

• Respond to inquiries from prospective fellows, providing pertinent information on the Fellowship Program in the Division of Nephrology. Includes but is not limited to: Creating and dispersing information packets, communication with Fellow applicants in anticipation of the opening of the ERAS system for the annual Fellowship application process.

• Manage day-to-day administrative functions of fellowship and student programs. Assist leadership for the development and implementation of strategic plans.

• Serve as administrative support to the Department’s Fellowship Program Director, Assistant Program Director(s), Senior Fellow(s), fellows, and visiting resident physicians and students

• Recommend short and long-range goals to the Program Director by assessing program needs and identifying fiscal and support services. Provide problem solving/solutions to many varied types of issues.

• Assist with the supervision the production/distribution of annual and monthly call schedules, conference lists, orientation packets, and course outlines.

• Assist in the planning, develop, and coordinate orientation program for incoming and continuing fellows.

• Supervise the organization, audio/visual needs, and catering for meetings, conferences, events, certificate luncheons, and graduation dinners.

• Assist in developing guidelines and ensure implementation of administration procedures involving or affecting fellows and students at UF Health and all affiliated hospitals sites.

• Assist in overseeing solicitation and assessment of evaluations on fellows, faculty, students, and rotations as they relate to fellow training in New Innovations.

• Assist in providing direction, training, and oversight for fellow/student training activities (including administrative, educational, and financial issues) to Fellowship Coordinators at Fellowship Program Offices or GME Offices at affiliate hospital training sites.

• Responsible for day-to-day fellowship program administrative functions; completion of training verification forms, vacation/sick leave, fellowship credentialing, licensure and In-Training exams, and processing new/continuing/separating allocation forms.

• Provide resource information and referrals regarding fellowship training and curricular programs to professional/management staff at UF Health and affiliated hospitals. Monitor adherence to University, ACGME, and American Board policies and procedures

• Assist in the final phase of Fellow Selection process: preparation of rank list with direct submission to the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

• In conjunction with the Program Director, assist in developing plans for resolution of various confidential fellow issues (i.e. poor academic performance, behavioral problems, substance abuse, etc). Provide advice to fellows with problems/concerns related to program, rotations, or personal issues. Resolve issues independently or notify the Program Director if appropriate. Comply with equal opportunity/affirmative action guidelines

• Compile and prepare accreditation reports/materials for submission to Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and American Boards when due. Ensure training programs meet all the requirements set by the accreditation agencies.

• Report directly to Program Director on issues related to the education program. Provide assessment based upon fellowship and rotation evaluations, accreditation regulations, and educational needs.

• Provide SWOT analysis of fellowship recruitment trends, and make recommendations and implement changes as necessary

• Coordinate the scheduling of fellow rotations ensuring that all required components of the curriculum, ACGME and American Boards are met. Relate new policies or interpret existing policies in the education program to faculty and fellows

• Completes fellow evaluation summaries for American Boards using the New Innovations system

• Organizes and manages the CME activities complying with CME guidelines

• Prepare and submit travel vouchers, purchase orders requests, and entertainment expenses

• Provide training to new users of the New Innovations system ERAS Fellowship Application Process –

• Facilitate the application process in the ERAS computer system. Activities include: Retrieving applicant information when system opens in December, presenting applicant information to faculty, coordinating interview trips with applicants, orchestrating interview days, facilitating applicant rankings with faculty, and submitting final ranking in the NRMP match system. This activity occurs: December – June.New Fellow Hiring Process and Program Implementation

• Coordinate hiring process with the Department of Medicine Residency Team.

• Insure Department of Medicine follow through on all immigration processes.

• Work with Nephrology Program Director to create rotations and electives for the year.

• Create annual conference schedule and disseminate weekly lecture information.

• Coordinate VA rotations and submit monthly VA schedules and post month reconciliation.

• This activity occurs: July – August. Fellowship Electronic File System –

• Create an electronic file system for all fellowship documents, eliminating paper files. Create electronic databases to insure accurate current and past fellow information. Institute a process to enhancethe privacy of the trainees and further support FIRPA policies within the University. This activity will occur:Special project; block time TBD.

New Innovations Software Program-

• In charge of all electronic activities in the Fellowship computer program “New Innovations”. This activity occurs: Ongoing through the year.•Annual Block Schedules/Rotation Changes.•Monitoring Duty Hours.

• Faculty/Fellow evaluations.

10% Annual Faculty/Fellow Clinical Service “On Call” Rotation Schedules –

• Work with the Division Chief and Chief Fellow to construct annual “On Call” schedules. Enter and maintain all Call Schedule information in the Shands Call system. This activity occurs: Create Call Schedules (June/July); maintain Shands Call system (Ongoing).

Division Coverage

• Division coverage as needed, assigned by the Division Administrator. Examples of duties include but are not limited to: phone coverage, retrieving mail, assisting other staff with projects, and any projects needed to provide divisional support. This activity occurs: ongoing.

• Input Travel Authorizations and Expense Reports for all Division Travel. Obtain proper documentation and receipts from all travelers, and provide the Department of Medicine and/or Travel with backup paperwork.

• Check in Fed Ex/UPS/Vendor deliveries for Division/Research/Lab Supplies. Store(Refrigeration/Freeze) as needed. Notify Lab Staff for pick up.

• Provide coverage for the Nephrology Consult Line as needed.

• Change beeper numbers based on Call Coverage.

• Responsible for all faculty.

• This activity occurs: ongoing. ACGME/DOM Policies and Procedures – Maintain current knowledge of ACGME and Department of Medicine policies with regards to the Nephrology Fellowship program. This activity occurs: ongoing. Past Fellow Archives – Maintain database for all past graduates of the Nephrology Fellowship program. Handle all hospital credentialing for graduating fellows. This activity occurs: ongoing.

Other duties as assigned such as minor lifting when receiving packages or loading paper into equipment; Walk Fellowship candidates throughout Shands and the VA for interviews; Run errands throughout Shands and the VA as needed.

Expected Salary:

$20.00 - $22.00

Minimum Requirements:

Two year college degree and one year of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior positions of leadership responsibility. •Three to five years of professional experience•Excellent written and communication skills•Stellar attention to detail and data tracking skills•Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a focus on follow-up and outstandingresults•Outstanding problem- solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and ambitious deadlinessimultaneously•Ability to anticipate and take initiative to work independently or collaboratively as needed•Keen interest and ability to quickly grasp, learn, and apply new technologies•Strong presentation skills•Ability to learn quickly and succeed in a rapidly changing environment•Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher) and basic Webbrowsers and searches

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.

This position is time limited.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 21 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 28 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time