Lead Department Coordinator - Healthcare Ops

Sutter Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health seeks a dedicated clerical/administrative lead to organize and coordinate support across units. You will supervise staff, implement policies, and liaise with physicians, patients and colleagues to ensure efficient workflows.

Ideal candidates bring HS diploma, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong MS Office and EHR/EPIC skills to protect PHI and improve department performance while maintaining compliance and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Written and verbal communication with staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Time management and organization to meet deadlines within policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize and coordinate clerical/administrative support.
• Direct staffing and work assignments of unit secretaries as needed.
• Protect patient privacy and PHI; ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

EHR/EPIC proficiency

MS Office

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Sutter Health seeks a dedicated clerical/administrative lead to organize and coordinate support across units. You will supervise staff, implement policies, and liaise with physicians, patients and colleagues to ensure efficient workflows.

Ideal candidates bring HS diploma, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong MS Office and EHR/EPIC skills to protect PHI and improve department performance while maintaining compliance and patient care standards.