Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a GME Compliance Specialist in Hyde Park. This position is a Hybrid opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

 The GME Compliance Specialist coordinates the administrative details of the obtaining and maintaining medical licensure for the 1,000+ physicians under the institutional GME umbrella. Primary administrative contact with the National Resident Matching Program. Requires an extensive working knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements and processes. Interacts on a daily basis with the Housestaff Compliance Specialist serving as the designated institutional intermediary with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates and conducts internal audits and self-assessments for GME programs.
• Maintains databases and ensures residency tracking system remains accurate.
• Tracks and reports compliance metrics to GME leadership and identifies areas for improvement.
• Serves as a liaison with program coordinators and GME stakeholders to ensure consistent interpretation and application of compliance requirements.
• Receives inquiries from stakeholders and triages as necessary within the department, and/or in other departments or hospitals.
• Identifies and evaluates the methods for improving workflow and cost effectiveness, and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation related to GME compliance standards.
• Develops and delivers compliance, operational, programmatic, and departmental materials for stakeholders.\Assists in the preparation for Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) site visits and internal reviews.
• Assists with coordination of GME-wide processes and events including, but not limited to licensure, onboarding, off-boarding, accreditation compliance, QIPS initiatives, etc.
• Stays current with regulatory updates from ACGME, AAMC, NRMP, and other governing bodies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma required. BS degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years prior regulatory experience supporting ACGME-accredited programs
• Minimum 5 years increasing administrative experience.
• Prior experience with or understanding of, the process for physicians applying to a GME program is preferred.
• Proven ability to plan, organize and work on various tasks concurrently and meet ongoing deadlines and schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be detail oriented and able to independently and professionally interact with stakeholders, both internal and external to the Hospitals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office required. Prior experience with GME-specific programs (e.g., MedHub, New Innovations) is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s Degree

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE
• Shift: Days, 8:00am-4:00pm
• Work Location: Hyde Park 
• CBA Code: Non Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.