Special Projects Assistant

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. General Purpose of Job: A Professional Development Associate responsible for contributing to the overall functioning of the Center for Professional Development and Practice. Assists with the planning, coordinating and record keeping for training and special projects within the department. Performs various clerical and department support duties such as record keeping for advanced specialty courses and onboarding and orientation programs. Assists with SharePoint Administration, timekeeping and department supply management. Provides support for managing software programs and may support orientation tracking and processing of clinical students and observation visitors. Until all children are well. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree in Business preferred; or 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Business preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with the planning and coordination of educational activities or projects, including but not limited to: scheduling meetings, leading meetings, requesting support from AV, dietary and environmental services, processing registrations, developing brochures, budgeting assistance, data entry, designing activity syllabi.
Types correspondence, statistical reports, schedules, instructional materials, policies/procedures/guidelines/standards, etc. and takes minutes of meetings as assigned.
Manages software, leaning management systems, and record keeping for programs assigned.
Schedules appointments for and keeps departmental calendar current to include all training activities.
Prepares and distributes monthly training reports and monthly training calendars.
Requisitions supplies, forms and equipment.
Coordinates the audiovisual equipment and maintains inventory of departmental supplies and equipment.
Contributes to collecting data related to practice gaps.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Participated in Process Improvement activities.
Participates in the maintenance of regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and JACHO regulations related to the organization.
Participates in departmental meetings and committee meetings.
Maintains upmost confidentiality at all times.
Supports and carries out hospital policies and procedures.
Communication – Clearly and effectively communicates ideas and requests to others.
Persuades or influences others through spoken or written communication.
Team Player – Fully participates in maintaining a positive team environment that is conducive to customer satisfaction.
Builds trust among co-workers, focusing on accomplishing hospital and departmental mission and goals.
Organized and efficient – Organizes work and uses time efficiently.
Takes the initiative to find additional work during slow or downtimes.
Recommends innovative ways of doing work more efficiently and effectively.
Core Values –Practices DCH core values.