Project Specialist - Neurosurgery (Medical Center)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitates open, professional communication to achieve mutual understanding and promote work efforts and problem resolution.
• Participates in, and may direct, problem definition and resolution activities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Effectively communicates with key contacts to obtain information related to strategic initiatives and supports management decision-making.
• Coordinates meetings relevant to project scope, prepares meeting minutes and materials, and maintains confidential documents.
• Serves as support to interprofessional workgroups across all HM entities and assists during internal audits.
• Manages and completes projects within the department, tracking and documenting data, project progress, and maintaining accurate records.
• Performs data analysis, creates reports and spreadsheets, and utilizes technology resources to track project benchmarks and recommend changes.
• Ensures quality and timely execution of project deliverables, coordinates multiple deadlines, and maintains associated paperwork and documentation.
• Assists in the preparation, tracking, and projection of the department's annual operating budget and other activities.
• Provides monthly reports and verifies transactional accuracy with relevant departments.
• Identifies learning needs, seeks continuing education, and participates in performance improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of experience in a related discipline, including one year of project management experience.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English, especially regarding activities impacting safety or security.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, project, and time management skills.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, managing large data sets).
• Intermediate skills in word-processing and presentation software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, independence, and good judgment.
• Professional handling of confidential information.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data analysis and report creation.
• Experience in healthcare or medical center environment.
• Knowledge of budget development and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree.
• Work experience includes at least two years in a related discipline with project management experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Work attire includes business professional clothing.
• May require travel within Houston Metropolitan area.