What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator, Neurosciences, Full-Time, Days position at UChicago Medicine?
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Program Coordinator at our DCAM clinic. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. Here, you will work alongside our Neuroscience team. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
At U Chicago Medicine, we have assembled a team of neurological experts who are highly skilled in evaluating and treating the most complex and challenging nervous system disorders – with and without surgery.
The Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of the program in support of the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The Program Coordinator will provide neurosurgical care coordination through scheduling appointments, tracking patients through their care plans, and communicating directly with referring providers. The Program Coordinator will support for accreditation needs, program improvement initiatives, and assessing program performance. The Program Coordinator is responsible for program awareness through managing the website, social media channels, external communication letters, and community engagement.
Essential Job Functions
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Program Coordinator at our DCAM clinic. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. Here, you will work alongside our Neuroscience team. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
At U Chicago Medicine, we have assembled a team of neurological experts who are highly skilled in evaluating and treating the most complex and challenging nervous system disorders – with and without surgery.
The Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of the program in support of the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The Program Coordinator will provide neurosurgical care coordination through scheduling appointments, tracking patients through their care plans, and communicating directly with referring providers. The Program Coordinator will support for accreditation needs, program improvement initiatives, and assessing program performance. The Program Coordinator is responsible for program awareness through managing the website, social media channels, external communication letters, and community engagement.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinates pre-visit overview call with all new patients and provides educational materials in advance of their initial visit.
- Partners with clinical team to ensure coordination of patient care services, including scheduling appointments, arranging testing, ensuring preoperative tasks are completed, and coordinating with other health care providers.
- Serves as ongoing point of contact and coordination during the surgical evaluation process.
- Supports the daily operations of the clinical program, ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
- Sends letters to referring providers directly after patient visits.
- Overseas maintenance of website.
- Manages social media accounts and posts new content weekly.
- Participates in community engagement to foster program awareness.
- Develop internal and external communications including presentations, correspondence and other written materials.
- Partners with Business Development to establish and maintain referral relationships.
- Assist in developing strategic documents and plans in coordination with Surgical Director and Service Line Leadership.
- Helps coordinate educational events and materials related to the Spine Surgery program.
- Project manages efforts to obtain/maintain program accreditation and any improvement initiatives.
- Serves as a liaison with accreditation organization.
- Monitors program key performance indicators via pulling various reports, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
- Receives feedback from patients/care team and implements changes as appropriate.
- Assists in the development and implementation of clinical program goals and objectives.
- Maintains and provides regular reports on patient outcome data in clinical database.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date clinical program records, files, and documentation
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .