Program Coordinator, Genetics

Job Description

The Program Coordinator will support the Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. This is a full-time position, working onsite Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with flexibility. This role will be on-site initially, with the ability to work partially remote once fully trained.

Essential Responsibilities

• Implements and coordinates administrative procedures, processes, services and systems for the assigned program.
• Trains other staff in proper methods and procedures to ensure the accuracy and quality of work.
• Provides administrative support to staff in assigned program areas.
• Schedules and prepares materials for appointments, meetings and special events.
• Covers program correspondence, calendars, projects and travel arrangements as needed.
• Ensures that staff are informed, and supplies and equipment are available.
• Develops, maintains and oversees program databases. Compiles data; prepares, summarizes and distributes regular and ad hoc reports.
• Collaborates with program leadership and members to identify other program needs. Recommends and implements modifications to improve effectiveness.
• Collaborates with program leadership and members to identify other program needs. Recommends and implements modifications to improve effectiveness.
• Collaborates with program leadership and members to identify other program needs. Recommends and implements modifications to improve effectiveness.
• Maintains accurate records for compliance. Participates in quality improvement projects.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related work experience required.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications.

Competencies

• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Age Based Competencies

Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 – 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.

Physical Nature of the Job

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally.

Pay Range

$23.63 – $31.16