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Operations Coordinator - Jackson County Health Department - (Mon - Fri, 8a-4:30p)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job LocationJackson County Public Health

Lee's Summit, Missouri

DepartmentHealth Department UHLMC

Position TypeFull time

Work Schedule8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week40

Job Description

We’re looking for a sharp, detail-loving Operations Coordinator to help keep Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) fiscally sound and running smoothly. You'll support grant management, budgeting, purchasing, and reporting while partnering with teams across the department. If you're great with numbers, systems, and people—and love making things run more efficiently—this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate post-award grant activities including budgeting, compliance, reporting, and reconciliation

Support medical billing, accounts payable/receivable, and vendor payments

Maintain databases for tracking grants, contracts, MOUs, and financial documents

Monitor spending, flag issues, and help develop budget forecasts and amendments

Assist in preparing invoices, reimbursements, and financial reports

Support procurement, capital projects, and other cross-departmental initiatives

Participate in quality improvement, performance management, and compliance activities

Represent JCPH with professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience (5+ years in operations, grants, or fiscal management)

3+ years in high-level administrative roles

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), especially Excel

Experience with federal, state, or local grant financial management

Strong judgment, attention to detail, and independent problem-solving skills

Excellent communication, collaboration, and project coordination abilities

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

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