Continuing Medical Education (CME) Event Project Manager

Children's Hospital of Orange County

$64K — $106K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years of relevant experience required, preferably in healthcare or education settings for CME planning.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Learning Management Systems (LMS) required.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and event technology platforms is essential.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate various educational events from start to finish.
  • Maintain communication with internal physicians, medical staff, and external partners.
  • Anticipate needs and take proactive measures to prevent issues.
  • Manage multiple project tasks while adhering to due dates.
  • Handle occasional evenings and weekends for event execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization focused on children's health and environmental sustainability.
  • Collaborative environment with professionals in the healthcare and education sectors.
  • Gain experience with industry-specific technologies and platforms for event management.
Full Job Description
Work Location
Orange, California

Work Shift
Day - 08hrs (United States of America)

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary
The Continuing Medical Education (CME) Project Manager will take ownership of educational events from initial planning and coordination through successful execution. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is proactive, punctual, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining the big picture and a high level of professionalism. The successful candidate will communicate clearly with CHOC and non-CHOC physicians, medical staff and associates, internal departments, vendors, and external partners. They are highly proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with event technology platforms and mobile applications. We are looking for someone who plans multiple steps ahead, asks questions before they become problems, anticipates needs, and takes initiative. The team works on short-term and long-term events The role requires working on occasional evenings and weekends (average 10-12 dates a year).

Pay Range
Minimum $30.94 Midpoint $40.99 Maximum $51.05

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

Required: Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience.

Preferred: Five (5) years of experience in a healthcare or academic environment planning continuing medical education (CME) or other healthcare professional events.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree or five (5) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Training

Required: Experience in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Preferred: Certification in meeting planning (CMP) or project management professional (PMP)

Specialized Skills

Required: Able to keyboard 40 wpm. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position; Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Knowledge of California Medical Association (CMA) Continuing Medical Educational (CME) criteria. Strong customer service skills with the ability to cultivate partnerships. Ability to solve problems using sound judgment. Ability to use conference event and web-based tools.

Preferred: Experience with developing professional speakers' bureau.

Licensure

• Required: N/A

Work Environments - Functional Demand:
Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.

Physical Activity Requirements:
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting
Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:
Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:
Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

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