Hackensack Meridian Health

Emergency Trauma Center Coordinator

Job ID
2025-167012
Department
Urg Care Plus Essex Office
Site
Hackensack UrgCare Plus Essex
Job Location
US-NJ-Hackensack
Position Type
Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week
40
Shift
Day
Shift Hours
Varies
Weekend Work
Weekends as Needed
On Call Work
No On-Call Required
Holiday Work
As Needed

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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!   

Starting Minimum Rate

Starting at $63,336.00 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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