Continuing Medical Education (CME) Accreditation Consultant

Location: Remote, US

SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Custom Learning Project team!

Who We Are

SweetRush is a consulting, design, and staffing firm specializing in HR-related services that help foster life-centered businesses and organizations. Our work includes designing unique learning experiences using agency-level graphics and leading-edge technology; creating high-performing cultures, leaders, and teams; and helping our clients grow their learning teams with qualified professionals.

Many of our clients are household names with large international operations, while others are small nonprofits whose work we value as essential to the world. We try to balance the work we do for profit with the work we do to spread good things in the world.

SweetRush is a leader in the field of learning and development, making use of emerging technologies (like VR and AR), games, storytelling, chatbots, interactive virtual and in-person experiences, and so on, all while grounding our work in vibrant and impactful human-centered design. The many awards we win every year reflect the care we put into our craft and our collaborations with clients. We’ve been grateful to have won awards with Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others.

We are a completely virtual, tight-knit, talented community that spans the globe, a culture-forward team that values diversity, respect, and caring. Our folks tend to stick around, as do our clients. 

We like to think we stand apart from competitors for the uniqueness and innovation of everything we create—and for who we are. And we’re committed to hiring talent that’s as creative, innovative, and caring as everyone on our team. This is where you come in…

About the Role 

We are looking for a highly skilled Consultant with expertise in Continuing Medical Education (CME) Accreditation. In this role, you will guide our team to develop a CME course that fully complies with all Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) requirements, allowing us to award CME credits. Success in this project requires in-depth knowledge of the ACCME accreditation process, standards, and necessary documentation. Familiarity with multiple sclerosis (MS) or neurology is a plus, but a comprehensive understanding of the CME accreditation process is essential.

SweetRush is a remote organization and as such all resources must: be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, be comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and be generally available during established working hours.  

The hourly Rate is negotiable. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead CME Accreditation Strategy: Serve as the primary expert guiding the project through the ACCME accreditation process. Provide authoritative guidance on all compliance aspects, ensuring the course meets requirements for offering AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).
• Ensure ACCME Compliance: Oversee and ensure all aspects of course planning, content development, delivery, and evaluation strictly adhere to ACCME Core Criteria and the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. This includes managing faculty disclosures, mitigating conflicts of interest, ensuring content validity and balance, and preventing commercial bias.  
• Guide Educational Design for Compliance: Advise the content development team (which may include separate clinical SMEs) on structuring the course, defining learning objectives, and selecting educational formats that align with ACCME requirements and adult learning principles.  
• Oversee CME Documentation & Reporting: Manage the collection and preparation of all documentation required for accreditation, including needs assessments, faculty disclosures, mitigation strategies, evaluation data, and reporting via the Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS) if applicable.  
• Consult on Content Validity (from CME perspective): While deep MS knowledge isn't required of this role, the Consultant will review developed content to ensure it meets ACCME standards for being evidence-based, balanced, and free from bias.  
• Potential Presentation Support: May assist with presenting the CME compliance aspects of the proposal or course, if needed.

Requirements:

• Proven CME Accreditation Expertise: Demonstrable, extensive, hands-on experience successfully guiding medical education activities through the ACCME accreditation process. A deep understanding of ACCME Core Criteria, policies, and the Standards for Integrity and Independence is mandatory.
• Experience with CME Documentation & Process: Proven ability to manage all required CME documentation, including needs assessment, learning objectives, disclosure collection/mitigation, evaluation, and potentially PARS reporting.  
• Understanding of Educational Design Principles: Solid grasp of adult learning theory and instructional design principles as they apply to effective and compliant CME.  
• Excellent Communication & Collaboration Skills: Ability to clearly communicate complex accreditation requirements to diverse teams (clinical SMEs, project managers, etc.) and collaborate effectively.  
• Relevant Background: Experience typically gained through roles such as CME Director/Manager, Medical Education Specialist, or senior roles within accredited provider organizations or medical education companies.
• Must be available to work during the US time zones' business hours.

Bonus Skills:
 

• Experience with Joint Providership: Specific experience managing CME activities under joint providership agreements.  
• Familiarity with Neurology/Multiple Sclerosis Content: Previous experience working on CME programs in neurology or specifically MS is a plus, but not required.
• CHCP Certification: The Certified Healthcare CPD Professional (CHCP) credential is advantageous.
   

SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; physical, mental, or sensory disability; HIV status; sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family medical history or genetic information; family or parental status; or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SweetRush will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Call to Action: Submit Your Resume!

Team chemistry is everything to us, so our ultimate goal is to find the right fit. If the above describes your interests and experience, and you believe this will be a dream job, please submit your resume. We are excited to hear from you!

Please note: We're all about remote work and have collaborators based all around the world; however, SweetRush is a US-based company, and English is our primary language. If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume in English.

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