Program Coordinator II- Incidental Pulmonary Nodule Program

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Program Coordinator II to provide operational oversight for the Incidental Pulmonary Nodule Program. You will coordinate tracking, scheduling, and communications to ensure timely follow-up and continuity of care across departments.

The role emphasizes data management, program integrity, and accountability, with a focus on reducing lost-to-follow-up cases and enabling efficient workflows in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or a related field required.
• Experience in healthcare program coordination or care coordination preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare workflows, medical terminology, and care coordination processes required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tracking, scheduling, and communication to ensure timely follow-up and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate records and facilitate cross‑department coordination.
• Support program integrity, data management, and accountability across the care continuum.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Workflow prioritization

Process improvement

Confidentiality

Patient-centered care

EMR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration / related field

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Program Coordinator II serves as a key operational member of the Incidental Pulmonary Nodule Program (IPNP), an initiative to identify, track, and manage incidental pulmonary nodules across care settings. This role supports timely follow-up, program oversight, and improved patient safety through consistent tracking and coordination. The Program Coordinator collaborates closely with the Oncology Nurse Navigator and multidisciplinary teams to ensure all patients are appropriately tracked and guided through the care continuum. This role is critical to ensuring no patients are lost to follow-up and supporting program performance, reporting, and workflow efficiency.

Entity and Compensation

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC006005

Cancer Screening

Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Program Coordinator II provides operational oversight for patients within the Incidental Pulmonary Nodule Program. This role coordinates tracking, scheduling, and communication processes to ensure timely follow-up and continuity of care. This position manages program workflows from patient identification through resolution by maintaining accurate records, facilitating coordination across departments, and supporting consistent tracking of all cases. The Program Coordinator plays a critical role in program integrity, data management, and ensuring accountability across the care continuum.

Training and Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or a related field required; experience in healthcare program coordination or care coordination preferred. Strong knowledge of healthcare workflows, medical terminology, and care coordination processes required. Demonstrated ability to manage complex tracking systems, prioritize tasks, and support multidisciplinary collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Skills

• Strong organizational and data management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience with EMR systems (Epic preferred) and reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple workflows and prioritize effectively
• Problem-solving mindset with focus on process improvement
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and support patient-centered care

Additional Job Description Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree and 2 years work experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 5 years experience required.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

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