ABOUT NORTHWEST PHYSICIANS GROUP
Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty, and urgent care locations in and around Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute care services including cardiac, pediatric, women’s, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare.
Position Summary: Project Coordinator
The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day framework required to plan, coordinate, and execute a project. The Project Coordinator will ensure all aspects of the project run smoothly and efficiently to ensure project goals & deliverables are met. This individual works collaboratively with physicians, leadership, staff, and applicable support departments to ensure the successful completion of the assigned project. This position also collaborates with new providers during the initial on-boarding to ensure optimal integration into IPM. The Project Coordinator –must be able to successfully communicate across a wide spectrum of audiences, lead change initiatives, have strong organizational and problem-solving skills. This individual must be able to function effectively with multiple priorities. In addition, the Project Coordinator will provide administrative and communication support to the Project Manager.
Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.
As a Northwest Physicians Group employee you will be part of a first class organization offering:
- A Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match
About Universal Health Services (UHS), Inc.
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):
Education: Associates Degree in business or healthcare related field is required. A bachelor's degree or professional certification in project coordination is preferred.
Work Experience: Minimum of One to Three years of administrative or executive assistant role in a healthcare environment is required. Three to Five years of administrative or executive assistant role in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and prioritize
accordingly to meet deadlines
• Strong and thorough attention to detail
• Knowledge of business and clinical operations of a medical group practice
• Knowledge of applicable governmental regulations and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of Project Management systems and applications
• Skill in planning, organizing and supervising projects, group meetings
• Skill in problem-solving and teamwork
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to prepare reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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