Job Summary

The Project Coordinator [PC] of Medical Services Operations [MSO] will manage project timelines and deliverables for operational set-up, integration and optimization of new, acquired, and existing medical group practices. The PC will also manage projects for practice decommissions. Additionally, the PC will facilitate collaborative work groups aimed at developing and implementing standardized operational policies, procedures, and initiatives to further the growth and continued success of our practices, medical group and health system s commitment to safe and compassionate patient care.

Job Functions

• Creates and executes project plans for the onboarding, relocation, and decommissioning of medical group practices.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison to project stakeholders including regional operations; leadership; department leads [HR, IT, Facilities, Finance, Physician Development, etc.]; practice management, providers, and relevant personnel; and external vendors.
• Coordinates stakeholder activities to meet deliverables and execute according to project timelines. Identifies, tracks, and mitigates project issues and risks.
• Regularly and clearly communicates objectives, progress reports, and relevant project details to stakeholders through well-organized, informative meetings and presentations.
• Manages and operates within defined project budgets. Monitors expenses and reviews invoices for accuracy and payment.
• Ensures consistency and standardization of on-boarding processes and procedures across the medical group. Educates and updates stakeholders on process changes.
• Travel to medical group practices is required.
• Remains abreast of industry best practices. Identifies areas for improvement and increased efficiency or optimization.
• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to organizational safety values and service excellence.
• Other special projects and duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree required; Degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Master s Degree preferred.
• 3 5 years physician practice management and/or related project management/coordination experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to consistently meet aggressive and often competing deadlines.
• Skill in creative problem solving and ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Ability to delegate and encourage innovation, collaboration and excellent performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel between sites as required.
• Consistently acts with a high level of integrity and compliance.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Location: Hybrid/Somerset, NJ

Hours: M-F, 8A-5P

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.