Coordinator, Special Project, Unlimited Possibilities

Work Location

Santa Ana, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Special Projects is responsible for working collaboratively across all facets of the department to provide project coordination as it relates to the business and clinical programs and services including goals for existing and new program growth, clinical and operational excellence. This position assists in all phases of a project, from planning, execution, and through the end of the project. Develops work plans, tracks progress and delivers status reports. Collects and analyzes internal metrics and other performance analytics to track and monitor performance trends, identify opportunities for program improvement. Performs other essential duties to support associate, department and business initiatives, as assigned, including but not limited to, executive level administrative and support functions to their direct report and interaction with CHOC associates, management, outside consultants and vendors.

Pay Range

Minimum $29.48 Midpoint $39.04 Maximum $48.61

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience 

* Required: One (1) year of experience in an administrative assistant, coordinator or role in a related field.

* Preferred: Prior experience three (3) years within the healthcare industry, performance improvement, and/or coordinating projects.
Education   
* Minimum: Bachelor's degree    

* Preferred: Master’s degree, Project management credential
Training  
* Required: None.

* Preferred: Project Management principles, budget management principles.    
Specialized Skills       
* Required: Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs – Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint. Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards; care with sensitivity and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations. This individual must have excellent communication skills both written and verbally. Ensure execution and compliance of processes, methods and tools. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Personal effectiveness skills such as time management and setting and achieving goals.  
Licensure

* Required: None
* Preferred: Program Management Prof (PgMP), Project Management Prof (PMP).

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional