Project Specialist | HME

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible 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.

Requirements

The 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.
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.
Commitment 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Business Administration, Information Technology or other related field.
1-3 years Project Management related experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate 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.