What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Specialist - Phoenix, AZ position at TriWest Healthcare Alliance?
Ensure proper tracking of work requests through completion, identification/documentation of tasks and deliverables from initiatives and projects. Log and track project risks and issues, and other administrative duties supporting department leadership. Supports committee and other meetings as required.
Education & Experience
Required:
o Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field or equivalent experienceo Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint and Adobe programso 3 years of experience in department support tracking and managing of workflow; spreadsheet development and maintenance; and project planning and management
Preferred:
o Experience with project management and Agile projects and the associated documentationo Experience in a healthcare environmento Experience in a fast-paced, complex organization
Key Responsibilities
o Ensures thorough tracking of work requests and project status. o Provides cutting-edge service and support in order to maintain strong relationships with project teams and internal customers.o Maintains current tracking documents, files, and repositories for customers. Ensures changes are documented and retained in accordance with requirements.o Tracks all changes to priorities and requirements modifications. o Develops and maintains spreadsheets to track and monitor project progress, reporting needs and other department activities and deliverables.o Learn department operations and assist with process improvement initiatives. o Drafts, edits and produces department documents.o Functions as project resource for the department.o Manages meeting preparation, scheduling, minutes and due-outs.o Perform other duties as assigned.o Regular and reliable attendance is required.
o Supports Vice President and Director with Board, Executive Advisory Board, TRO-W, CLT, Exec OPS, OPS Team and other committee reports and presentations.o Develops spreadsheets to track information related to department project work including vendor expenses, invoices and contracts. Researches information on the web to support department projects, compiles relevant information, and summarizes results.
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Competencies
Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; Adapt to different styles; Listen critically; Collaborate.
Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.
Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; Helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy for another's position.
Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; Commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.
Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.
Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; Detail-oriented.
Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.
Company Overview
Company Overview
Taking Care of Our Nation’s Veterans.
It’s Who We Are. It’s What We Do.
Do you have a passion for serving those who served?
Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We’re On a Mission to Serve®!
Our job is to make sure that America’s heroes get connected to health care in the community.
At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we’ve proudly been on that important mission since 1996.
Benefits
Benefits
More About Working at TriWest Healthcare Alliance
We’re more than just a health care company. We’re passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Team members work from home or in one of our state-of-the-art facilities. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
- Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity
TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for po
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity
TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
