What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Specialist position at Avera?
Location : Avera HealthWorker Type : RegularWork Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range : The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$23.75 - $36.00Position HighlightsMonday-Friday, 7 : 30am -4 : 30pmYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewResponsible for the coordination and completion of various operational projects. The Project Specialist is responsible for project planning and coordination of resources needed to successfully complete and manage communication and work flow for assigned projects. Through direction of the leadership, this position helps departments operationalize the standardization of applicable policies, procedures and best practice to maximize productivity and efficiency.What you will doCoordinate all aspects of an assigned project; including concurrent projects. Responsible for creating and overseeing tasks, milestones, timelines, and deliverables by monitoring progress problem solving.Track, record, and report project performance indicators including project status, progress to date, variances, and milestones to key leadership and stake holders.This position will rely on excellent customer service skills to help end users navigate the proper processes.Must have excellent organizational and follow up skills to maintain high assurance of patient and staff safety.May performs administrative responsibilities to support assigned projects including, but not limited to; taking minutes, scheduling meetings, updating project or administrative documents. Plan, schedule, and coordinate project events (such as demonstrations, training, testing, etc) and maintain files and records in a complete and organized manner.Essential QualificationsThe 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.Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience : Bachelor's Business Administration, Information Technology or other related field.1-3 years Project Management related experienceExpectations and StandardsCommitment 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 work flow 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.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera 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 front-loaded for eligible hiresFree health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health PlanUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.Additional Notices : For TTY, dial 711Avera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.
Salary : $24 - $36
