Job Profile Name Operations Project Analyst PRN

Houston Methodist is a healthcare organization providing medical and hospital services. The Operations Project Analyst PRN supports department operations by coordinating strategic projects, administrative duties, meetings, events, data collection, reporting, and management communications.

What you'll do:

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with others by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information and data in a comprehensive manner
• Effectively engages key contacts to obtain information that relates to strategic initiatives as highlighted by management
• Represents department management at assigned committees, meetings, and other entity-related events to provide contributions or input as required
• Participates on committees and task forces as assigned, ensuring that critical objectives are clearly understood and action items appropriately delegated. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments
• Coordinates department meetings and events to include scheduling, room assignments, equipment and catering needs. Composes meeting minutes for committees and department meetings as assigned
• Conveys information to director and management by assembling and summarizing data. Uses a variety of software applications to create/compose both routine and non-routine management level communications and reports
• Maintains associated paperwork, creates files, and develops effective presentation tools and/or reports for significant activities. Utilizes technology resources to conduct research for assigned projects
• Collects relevant data, compiles information for management decisions, and ensures the successful execution of related events/activities using appropriate resources. Reconciles data to determine if actual results are as expected/anticipated
• Performs routine administrative tasks contributing to the efficient flow of department operations. Develops reports and other presentation materials for director/management to showcase the need for change as appropriate
• Maintains and reports key financial and/or operational metrics/processes as directed by management. May assist management in routine financial endeavors such as processing invoices and/or budget activities
• Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks. Adheres to organizational guidelines regarding financial issues
• Contributes towards meeting department financial targets through optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications. Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses

What they're looking for:

• * High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• * One year of experience with project coordination
• * Two years of secretarial experience or two years of experience in a healthcare, medical research, or academic setting with an emphasis on project coordination
• * 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
• * Demonstrates ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions
• * Ability to communicate effectively with multiple staff levels
• * Excellent time management skills; ability to work effectively with multiple time-critical priorities
• * Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel and related computer applications
• * Must have well-developed organizational skills
• * Attention to detail with a high priority for timely and accurate information

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement