Clinical Program Coordinator - Cataract Lens - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute -Miami, FL

University of Miami•Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Clinical Program Coordinator, Cataract Lens, in Miami, Florida. The Clinical Program Coordinator (H) assists in the development, organization, production, and evaluation of various departmental program offerings within the assigned unit. Moreover, this employee provides general oversight to daily program activities in support of the University’s mission. The Clinical Program Coordinator (H) may also monitor the financial performance of programs to meet departmental goals and assists with short-and long-range budgetary planning. Department Specifics: The Clinical Program Coordinator assists in the development, organization, production and evaluation of a variety of health promotion and educational program offerings for patients in the assigned unit. Provides general oversight over daily program operations in support of the University's mission, including the direct supervision of volunteers. Monitors the financial performance of programs to meet departmental goals, and assists with short- and long-range budgetary planning. Evaluates program effectiveness; analyzes results and recommends and/or takes appropriate action; coordinates program activities with other program, department or staff activities, ensuring optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, specifications and funding limitations. Trains, develops and empowers staff to effectively perform their jobs; confers with and advises staff, students and others, providing technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and program goals and policy interpretations. Acts as a main point of contact for project funders, advisors, speakers and participants; recruits program participants, members and volunteers. Develops cooperative/therapeutic relationships with patients and families representing a variety of populations, projecting a positive and cooperative image; creates a calm, professional atmosphere that promotes productivity and a positive image. Develops program communications and promotional literature for distribution including newsletters, brochures and flyers, coordinating the process from development through printing and distribution. Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies. Maintains patient confidentiality as well as the confidentiality of hospital business information. Accountable for maintenance of established supply levels, including but not limited to unit and supply rooms. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Evaluates program effectiveness, analyzes results, and recommends appropriate action.
Coordinates clinical program activities with other departments and staff to ensure optimal efficiency.
Serves as a main point of contact to facilitate communication between stakeholders.
Develops collaborative partnerships across teams and/or patients to streamline processes and enhance departmental productivity.
Trains, develops, and empowers staff to effectively perform their jobs.
Develops program/departmental communications and may involve promotional materials for distribution.
Prepares reports which may include financial statements, and records for management or outside agencies.
Ensures confidentiality of patient and hospital business information.
Coordinates the maintenance of established supply levels in designated areas, as needed.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.