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Houston Methodist · 19 hours ago

Project Manager - System Quality and Patient Safety

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Project Manager for System Quality and Patient Safety. This role involves implementing and coordinating strategic projects aimed at improving clinical quality outcomes and managing high visibility events.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintains formal and informal communication with partners, clinicians and department leadership to identify needs and constraints of project scope and status availability. Coordinates communication and assists in managing stakeholder(s) expectations

Serves as an effective liaison between multiple client groups and stakeholders across various levels of management

Actively participates in meetings, as assigned, and provides meaningful contributions that assist in driving decision-making and aids in clearly identifies next steps

Effectively implements and manages project needs with various stakeholders, including clear communication and timely delivery of project outputs. Creates and develops presentations and informational materials, as appropriate

Provides input to clients in an advisory capacity in order to help individuals make sound business decisions by identifying needs, making assessments, and problem solving

Develops project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Oversees work efforts as appropriate to ensure the best possible delivery of service, quality outcomes, and high customer satisfaction

Assists with developing and preparing clear and concise communications, business cases/analysis, reports and presentations with compelling data for leadership review

Utilizes data gathering tools and methods to analyze and gather data needed for project requirements. Communicates and disseminates timely data analysis and findings to management and appropriate entities and/or identified committees

Documents and implements training strategies for projects. Provides ongoing training, education, and communication required for projects across Houston Methodist and multiple departments, as appropriate

Tracks the status and coordinates deadlines of all assigned projects, utilizing a variety of software application. Identifies potential barriers to project progression and works towards solutions/resolutions

Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses. Completes timely and accurate expense reports as determined by leadership, as applicable

Provides supportive financial documentation related to assigned projects, to aid in the evaluation of project effectiveness

Participates in strategic planning for department. Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or service

Supports hospital and department goals and offers innovative solutions through participation in department projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of current practices. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development

Qualification

Data analysisProject managementCommunication skillsSpreadsheet proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCustomer service focusFlexibilityAdaptabilityInitiativePresentation skillsConfidentiality handling

Required

Bachelor's degree

Three years experience in a related discipline, managing multiple projects of a complex nature for a significant duration

Master's degree combined with HM Fellow satisfies all experience requirements

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to conduct effective presentations

Ability to establish and maintain positive Sponsor, project team member and internal relationships

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Advanced spreadsheet skills (i.e. creating pivot tables, performing v-lookups, and managing large data sets). Intermediate word-processing and presentation software skills

Strong project and time management skills

Initiative - Exhibits resourcefulness, independent action and judgment that are position appropriate. Evaluates, selects and acts on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives

Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing demands

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstonmethodist.org/

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