PROJECT COORDINATOR

Relocation Assistance Available

Minimum Offer

$ 30.60/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 41.94/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Provider Network Development

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Provide a systematic and objective approach for the coordination and support of initiatives and projects for the assigned areas. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed responsibilities:
* PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT - Coordinate and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams in identifying system performance, cost, and productivity problems, and in planning, developing, and implementing performance improvement activities
* DATA - Conduct data collection, retrieval and analysis. Display and present statistically valid data in a variety of formats for both assigned areas and committees
* DATA - Display and present statistically valid data in a variety of formats for both assigned areas and committees
* BENCHMARKS - Provide baseline and benchmark information to identify and prioritize processes for clinical process improvement and disease management
* QUALITY - Facilitate problem identification and resolution by understanding and applying continuous Quality Improvement tools and processes
* REPORTS - Prepare statistical reports on the program services, revenues, and trends; prepare interval and annual reports
* PROCESS MEASUREMENT - Identify key processes and determines the most effective way of measuring these processes
* RESEARCH - Research, coordinate and assist in the development, dissemination and implementation of program initiatives
* REPORTS - Collate and report on variations in practice patterns on an on-going basis
* PROJECTS - Update the Director on the status of all on-going project activities
* BENCHMARKING - Coordinate Hospitals participation in external benchmarking activities
* KNOWLEDGE - Develop a thorough knowledge of services provided
* COMMITTEES - Maintain active membership in pertinent committees and provide support or facilitation for these committees, when necessary
* CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
* CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS - Work closely with NM state government contract administrators including DOH Public Health, Children's Medical Services and others for programs effecting UHC and UNMH
* TRICARE CREDENTIALING - Responsible for key aspects of this process including monitoring, requesting, tracking, and logging of Criminal History background checks for Network Providers
* CONTRACTS - Assist in developing, editing, and/or proofing contracts established by HSC programs or by external governmental entities
* CONTRACT BUDGETS - Serve as a liaison with contract principles in developing budgets and ensuring compliance with negotiated contractual terms in accordance with established regulations and policies
* CONTRACT PERFORMANCE - Evaluate and monitor contract performance

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree
Nonessential:
* Master's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Related Discipline
Nonessential:
* Related Discipline

Experience:
Essential:
3 years directly related experience

Nonessential:
Public speaking, active participant in a national accreditation activity, redesign activities, and benchmarking experience

Credentials:
Essential:
* Not Applicable/Not Required

Physical Conditions:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* No or min hazard, physical risk, office environment