Project Specialist I- Community Health Services

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Project Specialist I works under general supervision in the Community Health Services department, assisting with strategic and development initiatives and supporting alignment across programs. The role analyzes and tracks project deliverables and schedules, and provides research, coordination of project activities, resource management, planning, and preparation of documentation, status reports, briefings, and responses to information inquiries. The specialist collaborates with stakeholders, team members, and other departments on planning, prioritization, and issue resolution, with an ongoing focus on continuous improvement and achieving goals and objectives. The position also provides administrative and logistical support for department projects, events, and operations. Work includes coordinating internal and external provider events, supporting event-planning committees, collecting project data, developing and revising work plans and timelines, documenting meeting decisions, and communicating project status and follow-up needs. Additional duties include HRSA compliance support, office and cubicle assignment and maintenance, cFTE maintenance, CME and travel expense support, service-line meeting coordination, clinician onboarding, calendar management, and other department project support. This is a regular, day-shift position. The listed salary range is $58,600 to $85,000 per year.

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.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to provide input on projects and programs, assist with associated work plans, and manage the 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

Experience with SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the department administrative team to execute program goals and objectives.
Coordinate project logistics, including planning, scheduling, preparation and setup, post-project evaluation, and related activities to support smooth class functioning.
Coordinate logistical support across Denver Health for internal events targeting DH providers and external events targeting providers outside DH, using DH content experts as appropriate.
Suggest improvements to existing events, opportunities to generate revenue, and ideas for new events.
Coordinate data collection for assigned projects, including developing project timelines.
Create project work plans and execute and revise them as appropriate.
Assist with recruiting and facilitating event-planning committees, including managing communication, meeting agendas, reporting, and outcomes.
Prepare team or project meeting agendas 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.
Support HRSA compliance; seventh-floor cubicle and office assignments and maintenance; cFTE maintenance; CME and travel expenses; service-line team meeting scheduling, tracking, and action-item follow-up; clinician onboarding; calendar management; and department projects.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
Fully 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, plus 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 discounts and discounts or perks on brands and travel.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center, supporting career growth and advancement.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.