PROJECT ASSOCIATE

at  Montefiore Medical Center

Project Associate:
As the academic medical center and University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellence—breaking new ground in research, training the next generation of healthcare leaders, and delivering science-driven, patient-centered care. Montefiore is ranked among the top hospitals nationally and regionally by U.S. News & World Report. For more than 100 years we have been innovating new treatments, new procedures, and new approaches to patient care, producing stellar outcomes, and raising the bar for medical centers in the region and around the world. As we build on this momentum, we continue to advance the practice of medicine and set the standard for excellence.
The Project Associate position at Montefiore Medical Group is a dynamic role central to the organization’s operational excellence and project management initiatives. As a Project Associate, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various projects aimed at enhancing patient care, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness. Responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing data, preparing reports, and assisting in the development of project plans and timelines. You will also contribute to stakeholder communication, facilitating meetings, and ensuring project milestones are met within established budgets and timelines. The role demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Additionally, a commitment to Montefiore’s mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care is essential. Joining as a Project Associate offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement within the medical group.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining an accurate and comprehensive onboarding process working with recruitment, management, onboarding, credentialing, and other related departments, in coordination with the provider to ensure a smooth Montefiore Medical Group (MMG) onboarding and orientation experience.
• Works as the primary contact with the provider from the time an employment offer is made and accepted, through their start date.
• Liaison with the onboarding and credential functions to ensure that the provider is on target for completion of all processes and cleared to start work on agreed upon date.
• Partner with the site administrators to ensure that the tasks on the New Provider Orientation Checklist are completed.
• 2 years of related work experience required.

Requirements:

• 2 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Must be extremely well organized with strong interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to develop tracking systems to keep organized and follow up on items.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and multi-taking is important.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills required.

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30a-5:00p
Education: Associates Degree required; Bachelors Degree preferred
Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part-time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full-time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time employees, and four (4) months for part-time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek.
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Department: Montefiore Medical Group Bargaining Unit: Non Union Campus: MMG Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 200 CORPORATE DRIVE, Yonkers
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Req ID: 219934 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $62,400.00 - $75,000.00
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• Responsible for maintaining an accurate and comprehensive onboarding process working with recruitment, management, onboarding, credentialing, and other related departments, in coordination with the provider to ensure a smooth Montefiore Medical Group (MMG) onboarding and orientation experience.
• Works as the primary contact with the provider from the time an employment offer is made and accepted, through their start date.
• Liaison with the onboarding and credential functions to ensure that the provider is on target for completion of all processes and cleared to start work on agreed upon date.
• Partner with the site administrators to ensure that the tasks on the New Provider Orientation Checklist are completed.
• 2 years of related work experience required