Oncology Research Administrative Coordinator

Pay Range

Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $19.50 - $25.50.

Avera Cancer Institute-Sioux Falls

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

Provides administrative coordination for an oncology research & genomics program including:

• coordinating leader/provider schedules
• working with external vendors
• assisting with departmental projects

This role supports clinical trial operations and overall program efficiency.

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Performs diverse and complex secretarial/administrative duties, scheduling of daily activities, retention and organization of documentation and data and follow-up functions for management staff. With minimal instruction or supervision, provides support for the Department in the following areas:
Office management; coordinates administrative support of the Department and efficiency with reception/secretarial functions; data management; record retention and assurance of confidentiality.

• Performs generalized secretarial duties including, but not limited to:
  Transpose handwritten or verbal communication to typed format (correspondence, reports, charts, minutes of meetings); edit and make copies of transposed information if necessary; collate and assemble reports and documents; answer phone calls.
• Responsible for meeting arrangements/coordination/facilitation.
• Coordinates schedules and appointments as requested.
• Assists with the analysis, collection, and maintenance of records and data; assists in preparation of reports and presentations.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed; responsible for coordinating agendas and recording accurate minutes for assigned organizational committees.
• Gathers appropriate information from various sources for credentialing processes.
• Completes projects as assigned.
• Receives customer requests or inquiries in person, telephone, or mail, analyzes requests, and provides information requested or ascertains who can best provide the information, routes requests to the proper person in a timely and courteous fashion. Responds independently and appropriately as needed.
• Assists with physician onboarding as well as other tracking and reimbursement for physicians or leadership staff as assigned.

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

• Associate's or equivalent from 2‑year college or technical school; 2‑5 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part‑time and full‑time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to talent.