Project Specialist

Regal Medical Group•Los Angeles, CA

53d•$27 - $29

About The Position

The Senior Project Specialist is responsible for taking lead on planning, developing, managing, and implementing program specific special projects. This includes gathering requirements for the special project through direct interface with members of various departments, clients, vendors and administration, as well as occasional workload delegation. This position will assist with department audits (OPCC numerous reports as well as DCP / scheduling team’s authorizations, reports & documentation); assist with time and resource management throughout the development cycle of the special project; work closely with operations teams to plan, perform, and maintain special products; track project deadlines and hold accountability to meet all deadlines; monitor project progress and outcomes of special projects; provide oral and written presentations as requested to share special projects with other departments and external entities. Reports directly to the Manager of Outpatient Administrative Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience in the healthcare industry.
2 years’ experience in related area. Knowledge of Healthcare and Managed Care preferred.
Typing 60 words per minutes with accuracy.
Knowledge of computers, faxes, printers and all other equipment.
Proficient in MS Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Power Point).
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team atmosphere.
Ability to work in a multi-task, high stress environment.
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
Highly motivated, proactive personality.
Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Take the lead in management of program specific special projects.
Coordinate the activities of personnel involved in the department and implementation of special projects.
Confer with Outpatient Manager, Director & Sr. Director of Administrative Operations to determine basic departmental policies and operating procedures and coordinate implementation.
Assess departmental priorities and objectives and makes action recommendations.
Analyze departmental and program specific data.
Conduct and interpret complex studies and prepare reports.
Conduct audit projects on the OPCC & OP PDC department.
Conduct audits on the DCP (scheduling) team’s authorizations, documentation & reports.
Interact professionally with other healthcare service providers.
Call members for project-specific needs (ex: CCM pursuit / accreditation project)
Communicate appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians.
Consult other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in the efficient, effective, and responsible use of resources such as supplies and equipment.
Maintain all reference material that is provided by the supervisor, manager or director.
Know and follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures.
Strong knowledge of computer programs and company resources.
Performs all other duties as directed by management.