Project Coordinator III, Surgical Services

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Project Coordinator III to support Surgical Services leadership in managing workforce operations, payroll, and process improvements across multiple specialties. The role emphasizes data integrity, reporting, and cross‑department collaboration in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The position requires strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to operational efficiency, with a Monday–Friday schedule and standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• PMP Certification within 1 year of hire.
• 6+ years of healthcare experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Surgical Services projects and drive workflow improvements.
• Manage physician/APC timekeeping and payroll processes.
• Track leave and ensure regulatory compliance and data accuracy.
• Develop reports and analytics for leadership decisions.
• Support onboarding/credentialing and FTE changes.
• Maintain SharePoint resources and liaison with partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

PMP Certification within 1 year of hire

6+ years of healthcare experience

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Job description

Job Details

ChristianaCare is hiring a full-time Project Coordinator III to join their surgical services/colorectal department at Avenue North in Wilmington, DE. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator III to support our Surgical Services leadership team in managing workforce operations, physician timekeeping, project coordination, compliance reporting, and process improvement initiatives across multiple surgical specialties. In this role, you will serve as a critical operational partner, helping ensure accurate payroll administration, regulatory compliance, provider onboarding support, data integrity, and special project execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment, enjoys working collaboratively across departments, and has a passion for improving operational efficiency.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Why You’ll Love Working at ChristianaCare

Comprehensive, First‑Day Health Coverage: Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage. Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.

Generous Paid Time Off Enjoy 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.

Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.

Grow Your Family with Confidence We’re here to support every step of your journey to parenthood—whatever that looks like for you. From advanced fertility care through Progyny to free maternity education and support, plus up to $5,000 in adoption assistance, our benefits are designed to help you build your family with confidence and care.

Paid Parental Leave Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.

Retirement Planning & Financial Well-Being Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service. Plus, take advantage of free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.

Duties / Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator serves as a key operational partner within Surgical Services, supporting strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations across the service line. This role is responsible for coordinating projects, managing physician and Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) timekeeping and payroll processes, tracking leave utilization, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. The coordinator maintains workforce records, reporting processes, and Workday functions to support data accuracy and operational efficiency. Working closely with leadership, the position develops reports, presentations, productivity metrics, and analyses that inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include supporting physician onboarding and credentialing, coordinating FTE changes and payment processes, maintaining departmental SharePoint resources, serving as a liaison among providers and key business partners, and leading workflow optimization efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while leveraging technology and data to enhance provider and operational performance.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• PMP Certification within 1 year of hire.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in healthcare.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Why ChristianaCare

Do you want to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of healthcare? As a Project Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in supporting operational excellence across Surgical Services through project coordination, workforce administration, compliance oversight, and process improvement initiatives. This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to partner with healthcare leaders and providers to drive efficiency, support strategic priorities, and help deliver exceptional care across our health system. Whether a position can be supported for remote work will be assessed based on whether ChristianaCare is able to meet the business requirements of the proposed remote location. When we lead with love, excellence is inevitable. #LI-EH1

Annual Compensation Range

$61,984.00 - $92,996.80 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Sep 21, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website