Project Coordinator III, Surgical Services

Christiana Care Health Services•Newark, DE

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

ChristianaCare is hiring a full-time Project Coordinator III to join their surgical services/colorectal department at Avenue North in Wilmington, DE. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator III to support our Surgical Services leadership team in managing workforce operations, physician timekeeping, project coordination, compliance reporting, and process improvement initiatives across multiple surgical specialties. In this role, you will serve as a critical operational partner, helping ensure accurate payroll administration, regulatory compliance, provider onboarding support, data integrity, and special project execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment, enjoys working collaboratively across departments, and has a passion for improving operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
PMP Certification within 1 year of hire.
6+ years of relevant experience in healthcare.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator serves as a key operational partner within Surgical Services, supporting strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations across the service line.
This role is responsible for coordinating projects, managing physician and Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) timekeeping and payroll processes, tracking leave utilization, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
The coordinator maintains workforce records, reporting processes, and Workday functions to support data accuracy and operational efficiency.
Working closely with leadership, the position develops reports, presentations, productivity metrics, and analyses that inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
Additional responsibilities include supporting physician onboarding and credentialing, coordinating FTE changes and payment processes, maintaining departmental SharePoint resources, serving as a liaison among providers and key business partners, and leading workflow optimization efforts.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while leveraging technology and data to enhance provider and operational performance.

Benefits

Comprehensive first-day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage.
Low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in-office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
Up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Advanced fertility care through Progyny.
Free maternity education and support.
Up to $5,000 in adoption assistance.
12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%-5% based on service.
Free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement
An employee assistance program