Administrative Coordinator - Full-Time - Nursing Administration

Kern Medical • Bakersfield, CA

17h • $29 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to assist with department management activities, and to provide analysis, technical assistance, and administrative guidance on matters affecting operating departments. This role functions as a specialist in a program or service applicable throughout Kern Medical or limited to a specific operating department. Incumbents may exercise budgetary authority and personnel management responsibility, and may be required to supervise support staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or a closely related field.
• One year of responsible experience in administrative and/or budgetary analysis, accounting, personnel and/or business office management.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment.
• Knowledge of applicable specialized subject matter; County government structure and administrative procedures; basic accounting, budgeting and statistical principles; basic supervisory practices and procedures; appropriate business language and report-writing methods; automated office equipment and state-of-the-art software programs.
• Ability to analyze administrative policies and procedures and make appropriate recommendations; coordinate multiple activities; use automated systems to obtain and evaluate data; use automated office equipment and state-of-the-art software programs; obtain, analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from relevant data; read, understand and apply legislation, regulations and other instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; develop and maintain effective working relationships; lead group discussions; make effective presentations; prepare appropriate business documents including comprehensive narrative reports and financial and statistical data; work independently; and maintain confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation, and be fingerprinted.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts technical administrative studies and analyses, including researching, collecting, tabulating, and evaluating information.
• Assists department management in developing and implementing goals and objectives, promoting interest in assigned areas, and providing information, training, assistance, and guidance to operating departments.
• Assists with departmental budget planning, development, and monitoring, including preparing budget workups, monitoring grants, preparing cost/benefit analyses, and coordinating audit activities.
• Assists department management with contract negotiations and coordinates administrative duties with legal representatives, insurance agents, and/or contract principals.
• Reviews legislation affecting departmental operations, ensures compliance with laws and regulations, and develops or revises policies and procedures.
• Acts as a liaison between department management and staff, and externally between department management and representatives from other departments, governmental agencies, and public entities.
• Writes complex reports, proposals, position papers, correspondence, and other documents.
• Uses computers and automated office equipment for financial and statistical analysis, data base development, and related job duties.
• Plans, directs, controls, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff, coordinates and provides training, prepares performance appraisals, and provides documentation and recommendations regarding disciplinary matters.
• Coordinates the daily usage and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and maintains an adequate stock of forms and supplies.
• Defines purchasing requirements, researches prices and availability, and makes recommendations for purchases.
• Plans, organizes, facilitates, and/or participates in meetings and conferences.
• Makes presentations and leads small group discussions.
• Investigates and responds to complaints about departmental operations.
• Acts as departmental liaison with the media.
• Represents department management at meetings and conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Eligibility for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level