Authorization Coordinator - Plantation

University of Miami - Plantation, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Plantation, FL

About the position

The Clinical Program Coordinator assists in the development, organization, production and evaluation of a variety of health promotion and educational program offerings for patients in the assigned unit. Provides general oversight over daily program operations in support of the University's mission, including the direct supervision of volunteers. Monitors the financial performance of programs to meet departmental goals, and assists with short- and long-range budgetary planning.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates program effectiveness; analyzes results and recommends and/or takes appropriate action; coordinates program activities with other program, department or staff activities, ensuring optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, specifications and funding limitations.
• Trains, develops and empowers staff to effectively perform their jobs; confers with and advises staff, students and others, providing technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and program goals and policy interpretations.
• Acts as a main point of contact for project funders, advisors, speakers and participants; recruits program participants, members and volunteers.
• Develops cooperative/therapeutic relationships with patients and families representing a variety of populations, projecting a positive and cooperative image; creates a calm, professional atmosphere that promotes productivity and a positive image.
• Develops program communications and promotional literature for distribution including newsletters, brochures and flyers, coordinating the process from development through printing and distribution.
• Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality as well as the confidentiality of hospital business information.
• Accountable for maintenance of established supply levels, including but not limited to unit and supply rooms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission