Project Coordinator

Abbott; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in Kansas City, MO seeks a Project Coordinator to support a portfolio of smaller clinics, using data insights and process coaching to improve performance and operations.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, structured coaching, and adherence to SOPs, with a 3-month, 100% onsite assignment and collaboration with Operations and Training teams.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze operational performance data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to influence without direct authority, building credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• Consultative coaching and relationship management skills focused on driving behavior change.
• Proven ability to identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple requests in a deadline-driven environment.
• High attention to detail with data, reporting, and execution.
• Experience in project coordination and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word).
• Delivers structured training and presentations to groups.

Responsibilities

• Clinic Portfolio Ownership: manage a portfolio of smaller clinics and drive performance outcomes.
• Performance Review & Coaching: interpret data, plan coaching strategies, and lead coaching conversations.
• Learning & Development Guidance: identify training opportunities and reinforce SOPs.
• Monitoring & Follow-Up: track KPIs, follow up on commitments, and adjust action plans.
• Documentation & Data Accuracy: maintain coaching logs and trace improvements.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: partner with Operations, Training, and other stakeholders.
• Performance Improvement Planning: develop and manage improvement plans and measure outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Influence without authority

Coaching & relationship management

Root cause analysis

Managing multiple requests

Data accuracy

Problem solving

Project coordination

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Duration: 3 Month

100% Onsite

Summary

The Clinic Coach serves as the primary performance partner for assigned clinics, using data insights and operational expertise to identify improvement opportunities, influence behavior change, and drive measurable results. This role supports smaller, focused clinics by delivering targeted, consultative coaching to optimize performance and operations.

The Clinic Coach exercises independent judgmaent in prioritizing efforts, identifying performance risks, and recommending corrective actions aligned with operational objectives. Through structured coaching, performance analysis, and standardized playbooks, this role closes performance gaps, strengthens accountability, and sustains operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Clinic Portfolio Ownership (Foundational)

• Manages a portfolio of smaller, lower-complexity clinics with limited service breadth, maintaining accountability for overall performance outcomes.
• Serves as a trusted partner to clinic stakeholders, using data-driven insights and operational expertise to identify improvement opportunities, influence adoption of best practices, and drive sustained performance improvement.
• Exercises independent judgment to proactively assess performance, prioritize focus areas, and implement actions that enhance operational effectiveness across the clinic portfolio.

Performance Review & Coaching Execution

• Reviews clinic performance data to identify trends, assess gaps, and prioritize improvement opportunities using established benchmarks and thresholds.
• Interprets performance insights to determine appropriate, clinic-specific coaching strategies and interventions.
• Leads structured, results-focused coaching conversations that drive clarity, accountability, and action.
• Provides consultative guidance to clinic staff and leaders on operational performance, service delivery, and adherence to standards.
• Influences behavioral and process changes that improve execution, strengthen operational discipline, and deliver measurable performance outcomes.

Learning & Development Guidance

• Assesses clinic capability gaps and identifies targeted learning and development opportunities aligned with performance needs.
• Provides consultative guidance on training resources, reinforcing adherence to SOPs and service expectations while tailoring recommendations to clinic-specific challenges.
• Facilitates the adoption of operational best practices through coaching, training, and performance-based discussions.
• Influences continuous skill development and capability building to support sustained performance improvement.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

• Monitors key performance indicators and tracks progress against identified performance gaps and action plans.
• Conducts structured follow-ups to ensure completion of commitments, reinforce accountability, and sustain momentum.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of coaching interventions and adjusts strategies and action plans to drive sustained performance improvement.
• Proactively identifies emerging risks and implements corrective actions to mitigate impact on clinic performance.
• Escalates persistent or high-risk issues to senior coaches or leadership, providing clear insights and recommended actions.

Documentation & Data Accuracy

• Maintain accurate coaching logs and notes.
• Track improvements tied to coaching focus areas.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partners with Operations, Training, and other internal stakeholders to resolve performance barriers and improve clinic effectiveness.
• Provides frontline insights and recommendations that contribute to process and program enhancements.

Performance Improvement Planning

• Develops and manages clinic-specific improvement plans to address operational gaps and achieve targeted performance goals.
• Uses performance data to measure progress, evaluate outcomes, and recommend corrective actions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, structured information and facilitate discussions in small-group settings.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational performance data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to influence without direct authority, building credibility and trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong consultative coaching and relationship management skills, with a focus on driving behavior change and performance improvement.
• Proven ability to identify root causes and recommend practical, effective solutions to operational challenges.
• Skilled in managing and prioritizing multiple requests in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy in data, reporting, and execution.
• Experience in project coordination and applied problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word).
• Ability to execute and reinforce established SOPs and workflows while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Delivers structured training and presentations (5–15 participants), facilitating engagement, addressing questions, and adapting delivery to meet audience needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 0–1 years of experience in customer support, healthcare operations, clinical program knowledge, data entry, or administrative roles.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce a plus).
• Experience working with healthcare providers is helpful but not required

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.