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The Emergency Trauma Center Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Emergency Trauma Department office, including direction of the office personnel, as well as responsibility for the Emergency Trauma Center's operational, financial, and administrative coordination.

A day in the life of a Emergency Trauma Center Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Manages the day-to-day activities and administrative personnel within the Emergency Trauma Department office.
• Researches, organizes, and collects departmental administrative and operational information, assembles data and prepares reports as needed.
• Monitors Administrative/Clinical contract compliance for Emergency Trauma Center and Observation physicians.
• Collects data on performance metrics (RVUs, throughput) for periodic evaluations of providers; prepares graphics and builds scorecards. 
• Investigates and develops highly sensitive documentation regarding case reviews, incident reports and risk management concerns. 
• Communicates directly to patients on concerns, patient care issues and grievances; proactively investigates issues and provides follow up and resolution.
• Identifies inter and intra departmental problems and provides or assists with resolution.
• Assures completion of credentialing for new physicians and mid level providers within the department in coordination with the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• Prioritizes Chairman's significant commitments and responsibilities with discretion and in a time sensitive and efficient manner. 
• Ensures departmental expenses adhere to budget; reviews and approves all physician, APN's and Physician Assistant's travel and training expenses, departmental expenses, including internal/external vendor invoices; submits purchase orders as required. 
• Responsible for payroll administration and validation of reported hours and timekeeping records. 
• Assists in the review and development of departmental procedures and recommends improvements.
• Interfaces with Chairman and Administrator on personnel issues and compensation agreements.
• Manages the reappointment process for Emergency Trauma Department Attending physicians, APNs, and Physician Assistants. 
• Manages the OPPE and bi-annual provider evaluation process and related documentation. 
• Coordinates the scheduling of Emergency Trauma Center Faculty Practices meetings, prepares minutes and ensures follow up on action items.
• Primary resource for all contracted services, including scribes, coding and billing.
• Drafts and edits compilation of the Chairmans Annual Report.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent related work experience.
• Five years experience working in medical center or medical office.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare operations.
• Problem solving capabilities.
• Ability to project leadership qualities and maintain professional standards.
• Ability to remain positive and supportive under high stress situations and conflict resolution.
• High proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Self-directed, effectively works independently and as part of a team.
• Builds and maintains supportive relationships with diverse groups, including office staff, hospital administration, and other departments and outside agencies.
• Takes initiative to develop his/her potential through continuing education.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Prior experience working for a senior leader or department chairman.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!