Program Project Coordinator - Full Time - Day, 8 hrs

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

4d • $44 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, this role assists in managing projects and programs that support the Stanford Hospital and Clinics organization and integration of the department. The position provides leadership in financial management, human resources, communications, purchasing, inventory management, and other department support. The role coordinates projects and activities, and serves as a liaison to customers and other departments. Strong, positive relationships are required with support departments as well as with vendors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two to five years of experience interacting with clients, customers and/or patients in a complex environment.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of hospital and clinic organization preferred.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple and diverse tasks.
• Possesses an ability to manage multiple changing priorities.
• Must be able to take direction and work effectively both alone and collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to independently seek out and obtain information.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and use discretion in confidential situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Able to communicate clearly and maintain professional appearance and composure with all types of individuals including faculty, management staff and others.
• Exhibits a professional approach to work including a sense of responsibility for assigned duties.
• Prepares and manages accurate file systems in a manner that is consistent with standard office practice.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills and time management principles in developing effective work plans to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in learning new software programs as required.
• Intermediate level proficiency using computer software systems including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as other office equipment including Meridian phone system, copiers, facsimile, etc.
• Follows safety policies and procedures.
• Incorporates ergonomic principles in work habits.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages reporting and ensures company resources are utilized appropriately.
• Manages project schedules.
• Coordinates departmental project activities and ensures project phases are documented appropriately.
• Manages individual projects as they arise and provides direction regarding additional areas of opportunity.
• Presents results and manages/facilitates individual workshops and committee meetings.
• Provides leadership and expertise of the administrative processes and flow of paperwork within Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC).
• Provides policy and procedure expertise as requested by the Management Team.
• Guarantees timely submission of evaluations and paperwork associated with the smooth functioning of personnel within department.
• Coordinates hiring new employees, and gives initial department orientation and reviews departmental HealthStream Courses compliance.
• Oversees equipment and supplies allocation.
• Facilitates periodic inventory review of all equipment and prepares appropriate facility reports as requested.
• Tracks and presents cost management efforts to at departmental staff meetings.
• Manages events.
• Coordinates requests for support from departments such as communications, housekeeping and engineering and maintenance.
• Serves as the STAR representative, coordinating the installation and maintenance of data and phone communication.
• Works with representatives from those departments to insure that quality work is completed on a timely basis.
• Ensures that new hires have resources as needed – at the right place at the right time.
• Participates in projects as assigned and completes within requested timeframes.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
• You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
• Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED