(Bariatric Surgery) Program Coordinator (MCP)

Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator (MCP)

Columbia, South Carolina

Coordinates program design, implementation and daily administrative activities. Coordinates service delivery processes for programs administered by an agency. Conducts special projects at management's request; prepares and presents reports. Provides direction and guidance to staff concerning program issues. Attends legislative, public and advocacy group hearings; presents information for discussion and / or decision-making purposes; responds to requests for information. Reviews program objectives to determine compatibility with agency's mission; assesses programs and implements policy, procedure or rule changes. Participates in the management of the agency; attends agency planning sessions, recommends allocation of resources, provides feedback to employees and agency head and encourages employee growth and development.

Minimum Education and Experience : Education : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Work Experience : 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional

Benefits : Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan. Paid time off and extended sick leave. Paid Parental Leave. Disability insurance plan options. Continuous professional and clinical training. Competitive pay. Annual Merit Increase. Wellbeing resources. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee perks and discounts. Employee referral program. Flexible schedule options. Certification incentive program.

Physical Requirements : Ability to perform job functions while standing and sitting. Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend and twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders. Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift / lower objects 50 lbs. from / to floor from / to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Examples include : To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects; depth perception. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as 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. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.