Project Manager - Medical Group Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Project Manager, MG Operations is primarily responsible for the successful planning and execution of projects to achieve UVM Medical Group operational objectives and goals. The Project Manager is a specialist in project management, and may be assigned to high risk, complex, enterprise and cross organizational projects. The incumbent may work with UVM Medical Center project leaders from clinical, administrative, IS and support departments. The Project Manager utilizes a structured methodology to plan and implement projects; and when required, analyzes organizational systems and processes and makes recommendations for operational improvements. With appropriate experience, background and credentials, the Project Manager will support analytic analysis, business planning and modeling as it relates to clinical integration and acquisition efforts for UVM Health Network and/or coordinate, implement and evaluate the Medical Group’s regulatory preparedness process and programs in collaboration with the Jeffords Institute for Quality and Operational Effectiveness. This includes but is not limited to compliance with the JC Accreditation Guidelines, CMS Conditions of Participation, NQCA and other state and federally mandated regulatory agency guidelines as appropriate.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Business or Finance or other related degree required. Project Management Professional (PMP) (or equivalent) certification required or obtained within one year of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years of leadership level and/or project management experience in a health care setting with working knowledge of physician practice operations. Experience would preferably be in a large, complex, academic health care setting. Experience with project management in an environment with an electronic health record or other related IS systems.