Hospitalist Support Coordinator

Primary City/State:

Glendale, Arizona

Department Name:

Hospitalist-Thunderbird-Clinic

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Administrative Services

You have a place in the health care industry.  There’s more to health care than IV bags and trauma rooms. We support all staff members as they find the path that is right for them. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.  Apply today.

In this role you  must possess a general knowledge of healthcare administration as normally obtained through the completion of an Associate’s degree in business, healthcare administration or related field.

clerical and administrative services, education, training, and development.  Excellent oral and written communication skills. Highly organized and responsive. Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills as well as multi-tasking and critical thinking.

Location:

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

5555 W Thunderbird Road

Glendale AZ

Hours:

Start time 4 AM - 40 hours per week - up to 2 weekends per month

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing support for the daily operations of a department, function, or center to ensure smooth work flow and operations. Responsibilities may include assisting in the management of an essential department function or process, as well as providing administrative and advanced secretarial support as indicated. Acts as a contact for external agencies, and when assigned, as a resource for various departments.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs a broad range of administrative support details on a regular basis, including composing correspondence, typing, filing, scheduling meetings, and maintaining appropriate databases. These details require initiative and judgment to make independent decisions. Maintains high degree of confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

2. Assists in department management processes including but not limited to: billing, specialized processes, budgeting, payroll, contract management, credentialing, licensing, accounts payable, and supply ordering.

3. Manages an essential department function, process or project which requires a specialized skill set such as budget preparation and monitoring of monthly financial reports for variances. Initiates requests for payments, purchase requisitions, and any additional paperwork related to the various financial matters for the department.

4. Responsible for assisting in coordinating, organizing, and preparing approved educational opportunities for relevant department courses. Performs administrative and reporting functions related to educational activities.

5. Compiles data, maintains all files/records and statistical updates needed to obtain state designation and verification. Coordinates and tracks CMEs, CEUs, and certifications for applicable positions and keeps records as indicated for regulatory agency, designation or verification organization. Participates in preparation for department reviews.

6. Coordinates and participates in special projects as assigned. May prepare special reports and summaries that utilize advanced computer skills/software for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, documents, reports and presentations.

7. Interactions may include, but are not limited to, all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, vendors, community providers and agencies.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

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