Project Facilitator - Research

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The Project Facilitator is responsible for coordinating and administering research projects. Works closely with all levels of management to define and implement the resolution of research financial projects. Responsible for planning and implementing varied and complex projects. The workload is heavy in volume, advanced in complexity and major in regard to research financial impact. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Project Facilitator is responsible for coordinating and administering projects. Works closely with all levels of management to define and implement the resolution of health care financial projects. Responsible for planning and implementing varied and complex projects. The workload is heavy in volume, advanced in complexity and major in regard to financial impact. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Develops and analyzes projects for system process improvements. Develops and implements processes that improve productivity and accuracy within the hospital.
• Researches and provides information and analysis to facilitate informed decision making.
• Partners with other Methodist departments and outside organizations for difficult and complex assignments.
• Coordinates and administers various projects with and between departments and facilities.
• Interprets various information tools output into a valid clinical data/ financial result. Provides accurate and timely complex reports from various systems and summarize in a user friendly format.
• Partners with various departments to resolve complex issues that have a direct impact on the output of clinical or financial data.
• Plans, organizes, develops and completes more complex projects using analytical techniques to meet MLH corporate and departmental goals and objectives. Ensures projects run smoothly, completely, accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Participates in setting goals and objectives and strategies for meeting these goals. Ensures that approaches developed and techniques used for projects result in timely and accurate solutions.
• Serves as resource to others in resolution of complex problems and issues. Participates in developing and implementing processes through orientation, training, and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated throughout their employment.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Finance
• Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management
• Bachelor's Degree Accounting
• Master's Degree

Work Experience Requirements

• 5-7 years Accounting
• 5-7 years Financial management
• 5-7 years Health Information Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Broad knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of research and project administration.
• Knowledge of health care delivery settings and clinical data management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent qualitative abilities including mathematics, statistics, and analysis.
• Understanding of reimbursement/medical coding terminology to include DRG, CPT, and ICD-9.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Excellent influencing and consultative skills.
• Excellent coaching and consultative skills.
• Skills required include project management, consensus building, problem resolution, strategic and tactical planning, and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of own and others’ workflow.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• Provides directions and guidance to other Associates in administering key staff functions including scheduling processes and coordinating projects.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, Bachelor's Degree: Finance (Required), Bachelor's Degree: Health Information Management, Master's Degree

Work Experience:

Accounting, Financial management, Health Information Management

Certifications:

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