Project Specialist I- Community Health Services
About The Position
The Project Specialist I works under general supervision with the department to support strategic and development initiatives and ensure cross-program alignment. The role analyzes and tracks project deliverables and schedules; supports research, fact-finding, project coordination, resource management, and planning; and prepares and coordinates data for documentation, status reports, briefings, and information requests. The specialist collaborates with stakeholders, team members, and external departments on planning, prioritization, and issue resolution, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and achieving goals and objectives. The position supports Community Health Services in the CHS Pediatric Administration department. It provides project and event coordination, administrative support, data collection, work-plan execution, meeting facilitation, and communication with internal and external partners. Additional duties include HRSA compliance, office and cubicle maintenance, cFTE maintenance, CME and travel expenses, service-line meeting coordination, onboarding, department project support, and calendar management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–3 years of project coordination, process improvement, or administrative experience in healthcare or a related field.
- Knowledge and application of project planning, development, and implementation.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion with information.
- Effective communication skills.
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to provide input on projects and programs, assist with associated work plans, and manage day-to-day execution of assigned projects.
- Ability to communicate one-to-one and in groups, delivering engaging, informative, and well-organized presentations.
- Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- SharePoint experience.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the department administrative team to execute program goals and objectives.
- Coordinate logistics for projects, including planning, scheduling, preparation and setup, post-project evaluation, and related activities.
- Coordinate logistical support across Denver Health for internal events targeting DH providers and external events using DH content experts.
- Offer ideas to improve existing events, generate additional revenue, and identify new event opportunities.
- Coordinate data collection for assigned projects, including developing project timelines.
- Create, execute, and revise project work plans as needed.
- Assist with recruiting and facilitating event-planning committees, including communication, meeting agendas, reporting, and outcomes.
- Prepare agendas for team or project meetings and document key decisions.
- Respond to internal inquiries about operations and fiscal procedures, data sources, mechanisms, and tracking tools.
- Communicate clearly with internal and external partners about status, requests, and follow-up.
- Suggest improvements to systems, operations, and practices to increase efficiency and improve business practices.
- Perform administrative functions including HRSA compliance, office and cubicle assignment and maintenance, cFTE maintenance, CME and travel expenses, service-line meeting scheduling and action-item tracking, onboarding including clinician onboarding, department project support, and calendar management.
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
- 100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
- Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
- Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
- Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands and travel.
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
- Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, with internal career growth and advancement pathways.
- Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
- National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
