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Centers of Excellence Program Coordinator - Oncology

St. Luke's University Health Network
  • Easton, PA
    13 days ago

    Job Description

    St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

    The Centers of Excellence (COE) Program Coordinator supports the operational coordination and program development of Oncology Centers of Excellence, serving as the execution partner to disease site physician, administrative leadership, and clinical staff. The role ensures structured multidisciplinary collaboration, advancement of program initiatives, and continuous progress across the cancer care continuum-from prevention and screening through treatment, survivorship, and surveillance.

    The COE Program Coordinator is a highly organized, methodical, and systems-oriented professional who combines attention to detail with the ability to think holistically about patient care pathways and program development.

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The COE Program Coordinator supports the operational coordination and execution of Oncology Centers of Excellence, partnering closely with the Director of Oncology Excellence and Accreditation, as well as physician, administrative, and clinical leaders, to advance program initiatives in support of the strategic plan of a growing Cancer Center. This role facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration, tracks progress on defined priorities and ensures alignment across the cancer care continuum. Activities are coordinated in support of Cancer Center leadership to promote consistency, accountability, and sustainable program advancement.

    • Coordinate assigned Oncology Centers of Excellence by organizing meetings, maintaining program structure and cadence, and ensuring consistent progress across disease site initiatives.

    • Track key initiatives, action items, and milestones; facilitate follow-through and accountability across multidisciplinary stakeholders.

    • Support disease site teams in advancing workflow improvements, care pathway optimization, and patient-centered program initiatives across the cancer continuum.

    • Serve as a central point of coordination between physicians, nursing, navigation, operations, access, and executive leadership to advance COE priorities.

    • Maintain organized documentation, trackers, and summaries to provide visibility into program progress, risks, and opportunities.

    • Assist with coordination and implementation of identified opportunities to improve care delivery, operational efficiency, and patient experience.

    • Prepare agendas, summaries, and leadership updates to support effective decision-making and alignment across disease site teams.

    • Other related duties as assigned

    PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

    Must be capable of sitting for up to 7 hours per day, 4 hours at a time, walking on all surfaces for up to 5 hours total and climbing stairs, standing for up to 4 hours per day, one hour at a time. Must be capable of driving a car. Occasionally requires lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally requires reaching above shoulder level, handling and twisting. Applicant must be able to touch as it relates to palpation or soft tissue, hear as it relates to normal conservation, and see as it relates to general vision and peripheral vision.

    EDUCATION:

    Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field required. Master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, social work, or a related healthcare field preferred.

    TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

    3-5 years of experience in oncology and/or the broader healthcare setting required. Project management experience preferred. Clinical or oncology-specific knowledge, as well as experience with quality initiatives and accreditation standards, is a plus.

    Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

    St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEaston, PA
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees

    About Company

    St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

    The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

    • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
    • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
    • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
    • Home health
    • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
    • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
    • Other related organizations
    • 57,500+ annual admissions
    • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
    • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
    • 8,600+ employees
    • More than 1,350 volunteers

    Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

    • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
    • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
    • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
    • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
    • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
    • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
    • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
    • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
    • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

    St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

    Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

    Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

    Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

    Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

    Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

    Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

    The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

    Skills

    • Accreditation Standardsunmatched
    • Cadenceunmatched
    • Cancerunmatched
    • Conservationunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diseaseunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Administrationunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Oncologyunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Public Healthunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Social Workunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Surveillanceunmatched
    • Vehicle Drivingunmatched

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