Finance Coordinator

Clinica Sierra Vista; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinica Sierra Vista seeks a Finance Coordinator to support the Finance and Accounting teams under the Executive Director of Finance. You will coordinate meetings, take minutes, manage schedules, and assist with policies to ensure compliance and efficient financial operations.

Ideal candidates have a healthcare Admin/Business degree, and experience in FQHCs with EPIC or EHR familiarity, plus strong MS Office Excel/Word skills. This is a full-time on-site role in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or business required.
• At least two years’ experience in an FQHC or healthcare setting.
• EPIC or EHR experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning daily calendar; schedule meetings and logistics.
• Support strategic planning and overall financial operations.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and take notes/minutes.
• Ensure policies and protocols support compliance and ROI.
• Collaborate with Finance Leadership to inform team members of commitments.
• Assist with policies and programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support finance operations including Contracts, Grants, Purchasing, and Audits.
• Prepare reports and maintain organized files for follow-up.
• Coordinate onboarding of new Finance and Accounting staff.

Skills

Calendar management

Meeting coordination

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration/business

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.

As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Finance Coordinator who:

The Finance Coordinator is responsible for efficiently delivering support services to Clinica Sierra Vista’s Finance and Accounting departments. This position works closely with the Executive Director of Finance. The Finance Coordinator will work to accomplish goals and directives of the department, including special projects with high level of confidentiality, detail, and professionalism. The support will include coordination of meetings, minute taking, special projects, and other activities as needed.

Essential Functions

• Assists in planning and coordinating daily calendar; schedule meetings and other logistical arrangements as directed.
• Provide support for strategic planning, objectives, overall financial operations, and directing activities.
• Responsible for departmental functions and general meeting support; including arranging meeting space, preparing agendas, note/minute taking, tracking follow-up for discussed items and securing food and supplies as needed.
• Help to ensure administrative practices, policies and protocols are in place to maximize return on investment and compliance standards.
• Works closely and effectively with Finance Leadership to ensure Team Members are well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Assist with implementing policies, programs and practices to ensure that finance and accounting operations are compliant with federal, state, and/or local regulations and accreditation standards.
• Provides finance and accounting department support:
  1. Assists in coordination of meetings with Directors and Senior Leadership
  2. Attends meetings that involve Finance and Operational Leadership, as needed.
  3. Coordinates onboarding of new Finance and Accounting employees.
  4. Ensures tools developed to improve financial operations are deployed, implemented, and updated as needed.
  5. Intimately involved in all aspects of Financial Operations- Contracts, Grants, Purchasing, Financial Audit and other Finance/Accounting related operations.
  6. Follows-up on assignments/reports for Executive Director of Finance.
• Participates in process improvement activities.
• Reconciles various invoices and expense reports for the Finance and Accounting departments.
• Create and maintain reports and presentations as directed.
• Maintain accurate files and records for ease in tracking and follow up.
• Collaborate and communicate with Finance Leadership on all Finance and Accounting related projects.

You’ll be successful with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration/ business and/or at least two years’ experience in an FQHC and/or health care industry.
• Experience with EPIC or EHR system (Preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and Word.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!