Project Manager, Hybrid

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager [PM] of Medical Services Operations [MSO] will manage project timelines and deliverables for operational set-up, integration and optimization of new, acquired, and existing medical group practices. The PM will also manage projects for practice decommissioning. Additionally, the PM will facilitate collaborative work groups aimed at developing and implementing standardized operational policies, procedures, and initiatives to further the growth and continued success of our practices, medical group and the health system s commitment to safe and compassionate patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration or public health administration
• Minimum of 2-3 years physician practice management and/or related project management/coordination experience
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational goals and objectives
• Ability to consistently meet aggressive and often competing deadlines
• Ability to delegate and encourage innovation, collaboration and excellent performance
• Willingness and ability to travel between sites as required
• Experience in project and data management
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in the environment and priorities
• Excellent problem-solving and analytic skills, including attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in business, healthcare administration or public health administration. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a Master s degree may be considered
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates and executes project plans for the onboarding, relocation, and decommissioning of medical group practices
• Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison to project stakeholders, including regional operations; leadership; department leads [HR, IT, Facilities, Finance, Physician Development, etc.]; practice management, providers, and relevant personnel; and external vendors
• Coordinates stakeholder activities to meet deliverables and execute according to project timelines. Identifies, tracks, and mitigates project issues and risks
• Regularly and clearly communicates objectives, progress reports, and relevant project details to stakeholders through well-organized, informative meetings and presentations
• Manages and operates within defined project budgets. Monitors expenses and reviews invoices for accuracy and payment
• Ensures consistency and standardization of on-boarding processes and procedures across the medical group. Educates and updates stakeholders on process changes
• Remains abreast of industry best practices. Identifies areas for improvement and increased efficiency or optimization
• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to organizational safety values and service excellence
• Other special projects and duties as required

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.