Operations Coordinator

The Dermatology Specialists; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Sick time off (56 hours)

Care.com access

Tapcheck on-demand wages

Job summary

The Dermatology Specialists is a multi-site dermatology practice seeking an Operations Coordinator to support daily operations across locations. You will collaborate with the Operations Director to ensure efficient workflows, HIPAA compliance, and strong vendor and staff coordination.

The role requires high organization, proactive project management, and frequent travel to practices. Prior healthcare or administrative coordination experience is preferred, with strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in healthcare, medical office, operations, or administrative coordination.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools.
• Ability to travel frequently between practice locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operations Director with day-to-day practice operations across multiple locations.
• Monitor operational issues and elevate concerns as needed.
• Support implementation of company initiatives, policies, and process improvements.
• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership regarding performance and challenges.
• Coordinate onboarding for new employees and providers; manage schedules and system access.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding and scheduling processes.

Skills

Healthcare operations coordination

Microsoft Office

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Travel between sites

MS Office

Education

Associates or Bachelors preferred

Tools

eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Job description

Operations Coordinator

Location: The Dermatology Specialists, Long Island City, New York, United States

About this Position

New York City's Largest Dermatology Practice

We are a full-service dermatology practice with 60+ locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Delaware, and Philly.

Position Summary

The Practice Operations Coordinator supports the Operations Director in overseeing daily operations of multiple dermatology practices. Responsibilities include coordinating operational activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and healthcare regulations, supporting practice initiatives, and serving as liaison between providers, staff, vendors, and leadership.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This position requires frequent travel to practice locations and the ability to independently manage projects while providing regular updates to the Operations Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Operations Director with day-to-day practice operations across multiple locations.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of practice workflows and operational processes.
• Monitor operational issues and elevate any concerns as needed.
• Support implementation of company initiatives, policies, and process improvements.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Operations Director regarding practice performance and operational challenges.

Scheduling & Administrative Coordination

• Assist with provider and staff scheduling.
• Update provider and staff working hours in scheduling and operational systems.
• Coordinate schedule changes and communicate updates to relevant teams.

Compliance & Auditing

• Assist in maintaining HIPAA compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Conduct routine operational audits and system reviews.
• Monitor compliance activities and report findings to leadership.
• Support corrective action plans and follow-up activities when necessary.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees and providers.
• Facilitate account setup, training coordination, system access requests, and orientation schedules.
• Support offboarding processes, including access removal and equipment tracking.

Vendor Coordination

• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and service providers.
• Coordinate maintenance requests, installations, and operational support services.
• Track vendor-related issues and ensure timely resolution.

Patient Relations & Reputation Management

• Respond to patient inquiries and concerns professionally and timely.
• Assist with resolution of patient complaints and service recovery efforts.
• Draft and manage responses to online patient feedback platforms.
• Escalate sensitive patient concerns to appropriate leadership when necessary.

Reporting & Data Management

• Generate operational reports and compile data for leadership review.
• Monitor key performance indicators and operational metrics.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting documentation.
• Assist with analysis of operational trends and performance data.

Practice Openings & Special Projects

• Assist with new practice openings, relocations, and expansion projects.
• Coordinate logistics, vendor scheduling, and operational readiness activities.
• Support ad hoc projects and special assignments as directed by the Operations Director.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of healthcare, medical office, operations, or administrative coordination experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel frequently between practice locations.

Preferred

• Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• Experience in a multi-site healthcare or dermatology practice environment.

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Operations Director and works closely with providers, practice staff, corporate leadership, and external vendors.

Compensation

Hourly wage of $25 per hour.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401K).
• 56 hours of sick time off (10 additional hours per year).
• Access to Care.com to support childcare, senior care, pet care, and other family needs.
• Access to Tapcheck for on-demand earned wages between pay periods.

Salary Information

$23 – $25 hourly wage.