Sutter Health

Department Coordinator Lead

Santa Barbara Full time

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SC - Sansum Clinic

Position Overview:

Leads, organizes and coordinates the clerical and administrative support, including staffing and work assignments of ancillary, nursing and/or support services unit secretaries. Directs, implements and updates policies, procedures and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen unit/department protection and safety measures. Serves as the liaison between administrative support and staff, physicians, patients, family and other hospital staff. Routinely performs all duties of support/secretarial staff, as needed. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

  • 4 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of various medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment.

  • Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.

  • Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

  • Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.

  • Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form,

  • Prioritize and delegate assignments based on experience, procedures, policies, and best practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines,

  • Work autonomously, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions,

  • Identify and analyze data to solve problems that arise with little or no precedent,

  • Analyze workflow/processes and propose improvements or solutions that improve the efficiency of the team,

  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI),

  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

One Weekend Shift a month, Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $26.84 to $36.23 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.