Position Summary
The Regional Imaging Team is seeking a Permanent Full Time Coordinator, Central Functions
The worksite for this position is flexible within the Interior Health region. Reporting to the Program Director, Medical Imaging and supporting the Medical Imaging Senior Leadership Team, the Coordinator, Central Functions develops, implements, and evaluates provincial, regional, and program-wide initiatives to improve/maintain program operations.The Coordinator liaises with program directors and leaders to provide a standard approach to Staffing, Workplace Health and Safety Initiatives, Violence Risk Assessments, Workplace Inspections, among other program wide initiatives. The Coordinator is responsible for retrieval, analysis, and presentation of strategic utilization information that is required to support operational and administrative decision making.
The Coordinator is also responsible for the oversight of the automated billing process within Medical Imaging; coordinating a consistent standard of service within the Interior Health region in collaboration with the directors, PPLs, and by liaising with representatives from the other Health Authorities; providing leadership and direction for the operations, management, utilization, risk management, and quality improvement within the assigned portfolio. The Coordinator is accountable for efficient, effective utilization of approved physical, financial, and human resources; for guiding and coordinating activities of the assigned areas in accordance with professional standards; and supporting the goals and strategic direction of IH.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
1. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, facilitates change within the program by supporting IH initiatives, monitoring on-going compliance, identifying needs, and providing timely feedback as directed.
2. Conducts literature reviews and gathers information related to relevant standards, initiatives, best practices, benchmarks, policies, and code requirements to ensure the information is available to project participants.
3. Prepares formal reports including project executive summary, project charters, assessment of need, summary of program and services, cost estimates, status reports, cost control reports, and other reports as appropriate related to regional operational initiatives.
4. Supports Project Lead with project implementation and work plan for program-wide initiatives including identification of key stakeholders, critical timeframes, and processes required to ensure effective identification of capital and program requirements.
5. Collaborates with Quality and Safety in the implementation of the local quality improvement and risk management initiatives for services in accordance with Interior Health standards and processes.
6. Develops follow-up processes with staff and others. Resolves day-to-day problems as required, evaluates operating procedures, and advises management as necessary. Drafts correspondence/ reports as requested. Prepares spreadsheets, graphs, flow charts, and statistics as required.
7. Coordinates and standardizes the implementation of technology (new and old) within the programs.
8. Develops new policies, processes, quality improvement activities, and the development of strategies.
9. Collaborates in the maintenance and updating of the Documentation Management System as it pertains to Medical Imaging,
10. Acts as coordinator for health and safety organizations such as Work Safe BC and OH&S. Responsible for responding to all WCB and OH&S work orders and participates in Occupational Health and Safety Committee(s) as a management representative or co-chair.
11. Liaise with other Health Authorities on the development of Practice Standards.
12. Collates and reports progress on key initiatives, including Health & Safety, the Attendance Promotion Program and Human Resources.
13. Leads the team in the delivery of quality services and enhances staff morale through team building and coaching, multidisciplinary problem solving, and facilitating professional development and involvement in interdisciplinary teams.
14. Supports directors in maintaining appropriate staffing levels by monitoring Health of a Department, participating in the recruitment process, and other HR issues.
15. Collects and monitors fiscal and utilization data and analyzes data to ensure the effective use of resources in the service area. Monitors expenditures, and identifies and reports on variances.
16. Represents Medical Imaging at the service area and IH level by participating in committees/teams.
Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Social Sciences, or a health related discipline.
• Three to five years of experience, including a minimum two years of management or leadership experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Comments
Starting salary is approximately $61,718 to $77,148 and will be based on education, training and experience
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.