Program Coordinator IV, Quality & Patient Safety

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

1d•$35 - $60

About The Position

Responsible for implementing strategic priority projects designed to achieve high levels of quality, access, and affordability. Uses established project management tools and processes to implement projects that improve organizational performance. Provides leadership, coaching, consulting, and facilitation to project teams. Manages multiple medium-sized projects and/or one to three large, highly complex projects. These projects may cross service lines or regions, involve multiple work teams and deliverables, and include complex milestones or critical paths requiring additional resources and expertise. Coordinates project work, reports status, and supports the stability of project-oriented efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, or a related field; equivalent experience is accepted in lieu of the degree.
Four years of recent relevant experience.
Conceptual, analytical, negotiation, and complex problem-solving skills, including developing actionable recommendations.
Demonstrated leadership in managing large, complex projects and leading or facilitating teams.
Customer-service focus in decisions and actions.
Interpersonal skills and ability to build stakeholder networks and earn the trust and respect of senior leaders.
Ability to analyze and understand healthcare operations; high operational thinking and expertise are desired.
Detail-oriented, self-directed, and able to work autonomously.
Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to all organizational levels and develop, create, and deliver presentations.
Ability to continuously learn and improve understanding of project methodology and tools.
Proficiency in spreadsheet, word-processing, project-management, and presentation applications; Microsoft Suite preferred.
Verbal and written communication skills, including tact, diplomacy, and adaptability.
Organizational skills to handle multiple projects and potentially conflicting priorities in a rapidly changing, multi-stakeholder environment.
Collaborative working style and ability to develop and sustain productive relationships with stakeholders and project resources across the organization.

Nice To Haves

High level of operational thinking and expertise, with the ability to quickly analyze and understand healthcare operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications.

Responsibilities

Implement strategic priority projects to improve quality, access, affordability, and organizational performance.
Manage multiple medium-sized projects and/or one to three large, highly complex projects.
Provide leadership, coaching, consulting, and facilitation to project teams.
Coordinate project-oriented work efforts and provide status reporting.
Use established project management tools and processes to guide projects through completion.