Sr. Clinical Program Coordinator at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Orthopedics is currently seeking a full time Sr. Clinical Program Coordinator to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Senior Clinical Program Coordinator acts as a lead in the development, organization, production, and evaluation of a variety of health promotion and educational program offerings for patients in the assigned unit. Moreover, this employee provides a broader oversight to daily program activities in support of the University's mission. The Senior Clinical Program Coordinator evaluates the financial performance of programs to meet departmental goals and assist in the development of short- and long-range budgetary planning.



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, directs, and coordinates assignments for the given program.
  
  


• Trains, develops, and empowers staff to effectively perform their jobs.
  
  


• Evaluates program effectiveness, analyzes results, and recommends appropriate action.
  
  


• Coordinates program activities with other program, department or staff activities, ensuring optimum efficiency.
  
  


• Acts as a main point of contact for project funders, advisors, speakers, and participants, and recruits program participants, members, and volunteers.
  
  


• Oversees various personnel actions, including but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, termination, employee time records, and other related activities.
  
  


• Develops cooperative relationships with patients and families by projecting a positive image and creating a professional atmosphere.
  
  


• Develops program communications and promotional literature for distribution, including newsletters, brochures, and flyers.
  
  


• Prepares and presents periodic reports, financial statements, and records for management or outside agencies.
  
  


• Makes suggestions to leadership including the process changes that will improve overall performance.
  
  


• Maintains required records and reports statistics for administrative, quality assurance, and safety and control purposes.
  
  


• Maintains patient confidentiality as well as the confidentiality of hospital business information.
  
  


• Oversees the maintenance of established supply levels in unit and supply rooms.
  
  


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  

CORE QUALIFICATIONS




Education:



Bachelor's degree in relevant field



Experience:



Minimum 3 years of relevant experience



Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• 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.
  
  


• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and patient care workflows.
  
  


• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and scheduling software.
  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.




Department Specific Functions




Position Summary:


The Senior Clinical Program Coordinator for the Sports Medicine Division will be the primary liaison for scheduling patient appointments for the Athletics and Marlins. This position serves as the primary liaison between medical staff, patients, and administrative teams. This role ensures a seamless patient experience by coordinating care, scheduling appointments, managing communications, and assisting with insurance and billing processes. The Senior Clinical Program Coordinator plays a key role in delivering exceptional care and support to patients while maintaining efficient clinic operations.



Key Responsibilities:


1. Patient Care Coordination:


• Serve as the main point of contact for patients, addressing questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy.


• Schedule and confirm appointments, procedures, and follow-up visits.


• Assist with pre-visit preparations, ensuring all necessary medical records, referrals, and insurance information are complete.


2. Administrative Support:


• Collaborate with medical staff in other departments to optimize daily schedules.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA).


• Assist with insurance verifications, prior authorizations, and billing inquiries.


3. Patient Education and Advocacy:


• Educate patients and families about procedures, treatment plans, and post-care instructions.


• Act as a patient advocate, addressing barriers to care and coordinating with social services when needed.


4. Team Leadership and Training:


• Participate in staff training sessions to ensure compliance with best practices and new policies.


• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction and clinic efficiency.


5. Communication and Problem-Solving:

• Facilitate effective communication between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers across departments.


• Resolve scheduling conflicts, patient complaints, and operational issues promptly and professionally.

This position is vital to ensuring to deliver top-tier, patient-centered care while fostering a positive and efficient healthcare environment.



Department Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field.
  
  


• 3 years of experience in patient coordination or medical office administration, with 2+ years in a senior or leadership role.
  
  


• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and patient care workflows.
  
  


• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and scheduling software.
  
  


• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
  
  


• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  
  

Working Conditions:


• Full-time position based in a clinical or office setting with evening or weekend hours during season, depending on patient needs.


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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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