Department Coordinator, Ancillary

Sutter Health•Burlingame, CA

1d•$33 - $46

About The Position

The Department Coordinator provides routine and specialized clerical and administrative support to an ancillary unit. The role executes clerical duties and prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. It builds confidence and cooperation with staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers, and follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety. The coordinator may also orient new staff to the department or unit. This is a regular, non-exempt position with a stated schedule of full time, eight-hour day shifts Monday through Friday, rotating weekends, and 24 weekly hours. Benefits are available. The pay range is $32.70 to $45.77 per hour; starting pay considers factors including experience, education, skills, training, and organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education or experience.
One year of recent relevant experience.
General knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment.
Written and verbal communication skills for communicating with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
Administrative, time-management, and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized policies and procedures, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
Ability to interpret data and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Sound judgment.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide routine and specialized clerical and administrative support to an ancillary unit.
Execute clerical duties and prioritize information and requests in a timely manner.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
Orient new staff to the department or unit, as needed.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.