Program Coordinator (Family Medicine and Community Health)

$50,190 - $60,320/Yr

University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is seeking a dedicated Program Coordinator to support a range of maternal-child health initiatives. This role is particularly focused on the Interventions to Minimize Preterm Birth and Low Birthweight Infants through Continuous Improvement Techniques (IMPLICIT) Network. The Program Coordinator will play a crucial role in enhancing preconception health delivery during well-child visits, addressing health equity in reproductive health, and expanding innovative maternal-child health models across various sites in Philadelphia. In this position, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for integrating maternal-child health grant initiatives into clinical workflows and training curricula. This includes providing oversight for network initiatives both locally within the institution and throughout Philadelphia. The Coordinator will manage project schedules, facilitate meetings, and document project activities, ensuring that all efforts are aligned with grant objectives. Additionally, the role involves maintaining collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and department administrators, as well as preparing progress and financial reports related to the initiatives. The Coordinator will also have opportunities for further training in data management tools such as EPIC patient lists and dashboards, which are essential for analyzing population-level data. This position is contingent upon future funding, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes in the community.

Responsibilities

• Integrate maternal child health grant initiatives into clinical workflows and training curricula.
• Provide oversight of network initiatives occurring locally in the institution or in Philadelphia.
• Manage project schedules and facilitate meeting coordination and documentation of project activities.
• Help prepare progress and financial reports.
• Maintain relationships and communications with faculty, staff, and department administrators.
• Participate in scheduled project meetings related to grant activities or maternal child health initiatives.
• Assist with additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to manage multiple competing timelines and directives.
• Strong organization and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with academic medicine, graduate medical education, and federal grants is a plus.
• Experience with electronic health records (e.g., EPIC), patient registries, and dashboards is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in maternal and child health initiatives.
• Knowledge of health equity issues in reproductive health.
• Familiarity with grant management and reporting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous retirement plans with various investment options.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance options for faculty and staff.
• Wellness and work-life resources to support health and balance.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to university resources, libraries, and cultural activities.
• Discounts on goods and services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work hours to promote work-life balance.
• Adoption assistance for eligible employees.