Coordinator

One Brooklyn Health•New York, NY

About The Position

The Coordinator independently performs a wide range of complex and confidential administrative and clerical tasks in support of a department or clinical unit. The role communicates with and provides services to internal and external contacts, anticipates and resolves problems, and updates a supervisor on project status. The Coordinator may be responsible for assigned projects or tasks, support administrative systems and procedures, maintain records and databases, and help manage communications and processes within the unit.

Requirements

College degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in a healthcare environment.
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple interests.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
Competency using a variety of computer software.
Ability to stand, reach, and walk for prolonged periods throughout the working day.
Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Strong math skills.
Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and take direct responsibility for assigned projects or a specific set of tasks related to a function, program, department, or business unit.
Under the direction of a department head or project lead, assist with organizing or implementing administrative systems and procedures and perform necessary support duties.
Serve as a source of information on an established unit, project, or program.
Prepare correspondence and reports as required.
Update mandated databases if required by the clinical unit.
Prepare and maintain department or unit records, such as personnel, administrative, grant, or volunteer records.
Assist with the day-to-day flow of communications and administrative processes within the unit.
May assist in preparing grant proposals and provide policy interpretation on grant parameters.
May act as a liaison with related programs or projects at other institutes or with government agencies, keeping the Manager informed of relevant information.
May serve as the administrative point person for a department and maintain a webpage with department or program news and information.
Contribute to unit goals by accomplishing related duties as required.
Perform other tasks as requested.