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Montage Health · 8 hours ago

Orthopedic Program Coordinator

Monterey, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$151K/yr - $202K/yr

4+ years exp

Montage Health is seeking an Orthopedic Program Coordinator to develop and manage a patient-centered orthopedic care program. This role involves patient care coordination, program development, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and enhance clinical outcomes.

Health CareNon ProfitPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses

Ensure project scope, timelines, and budgets are met, while managing team expectations

Communicate effectively with stakeholders and mitigate project risks

Lead clinical program projects from inception to completion

Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation

Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure adherence to regulatory standards (TJC disease specific requirements and CMS)

Monitor regulatory changes and conduct audits to verify compliance

Conduct regular audits and assessments to verify compliance and implement corrective actions as needed

Optimize workflows across care phases to enhance program efficiency

Identify improvement areas and implement best practices

Collaborate with leaders to define critical quality and sustainability metrics

Track, analyze, and report metrics to drive continuous improvement

Work with leaders to enhance quality initiatives and clinical outcomes through data driven process improvement

Address issues impacting patient care and outcomes

Maintain an understanding of best practices according to NAON an AAOS

Communicate project updates and address conflicts with stakeholders

Build strong relationships with internal and external partners including but not limited to; orthopedic surgeons, surgery schedulers, executive leadership, peri-op clinic staff, SSU staff, HIT, MarCom, Patient Access, front-line nursing staff, and Quality Management

Maintain comprehensive project documentation and prepare regular reports for stakeholders

Stay informed healthcare industry trends and foundational understanding of billing and coding

Lead workflow diagrams, facilitate meetings, and educate staff and community members

Agenda setting, preparation and facilitation of monthly JOC meetings, orthopedic workgroups and workshops

Assist unit staff in discharging patients and improving patient flow

Round on orthopedic patients at Westland House, Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and collaborate with local SNFs

Works under the supervision of orthopedic surgeons to provide care for musculoskeletal conditions

In the operating room, will serve as First Assist, helping with exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and wound care

Qualification

Orthopedic Program DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeEpicBudgetingData AnalysisLean CertificationPMP CertificationBLS CertificationCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Strong expertise in project management and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Working understanding of budgeting, coding, and cost-benefit analyses

Excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong physician relations

Ability to map and suggest improvements to clinical workflows based on data driven metrics

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or Master of Science in Nursing or Master's degree as Physician Assistant required

Project management experience, with clinical experience in an orthopedic setting

Minimum 1 year of experience in the orthopedic program development and management, with at least 3 years of clinical experience in a hospital environment required

Registered Nurse licensed in California or licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in California

Current BLS certification