Administrative Coordinator

Administrative CoordinatorNorthwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.Position Summary: The Administrative Coordinator position requires a team-oriented professional to provide support services for departmental management. Services include, but are not limited to, assistance with planning, implementing, and/or evaluating utilization of departmental human, financial, and material resources with minimal supervision. The Administrative Coordinator supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.Job Duties: Performs clerical duties to assist staff, management and patients along with other daily obligations. Assist the Management team with the day-to-day operations. Assists with running metrics and mandatory reports in software program(s) as necessary. Works with and coordinates meetings with external entities, personnel, and internal staff needs for meetings. Answers phone/email messages in a prompt, timely and professional manner. Have a good knowledge of patient registration, payment and insurance processes. In ancillary areas, maintains/organizes the patient waiting area, provides patient check in support, and coordinates with external facilities for follow through.Benefit Highlights: Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!Qualifications Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required: Five or more years' experience in an administrative assistant/management support role; experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred. High School Diploma (or equivalency) required. High level of computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred. Organizational skills and ability to function independently required.Physical and Sensory Requirements: Ability to read and write in English. Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others. Ability to remain calm during stressful situations. Ability to respond to pages overhead. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions. Bending, lifting (maximum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, pulling, and squatting.EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.