• Project Specialist

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    UPMC is hiring a full-time Project Specialist to support ongoing projects and initiatives for the central Graduate Medical Education office. In this position you will work Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. Projects will include working on administrative tasks, reporting, and accreditation needs for the Graduate Medical Education office and training programs. There will be opportunity for a hybrid schedule based on business needs and performance following a 90-day training period.

     

    Prior experience working in Graduate Medical Education is preferred but not required.

    Responsibilities:

    + Develop and maintain excellent relationships between Project Specialist and department administrators, site administrators, practice manager, and other users.

    + Populate existing data fields; oversee design of new data fields as needed.

    + Initiate relationships with other business units to maximize effectiveness of database.

    + Initiate accreditation tasks and program improvements for GME Training Programs

    + Identify program needs and confer with Central GME office on strategies to optimize FTE

    + Maintain accreditation standards and other yearly program onboarding processes

    + B.A degree in Business, Health Care Administration or related field and 2 years of experience preferably in a health care setting.

    + OR Associate's Degree in Business, Health Care Administration or related field and 4 years of experience preferably in a health care setting.

    + Knowledgeable in the organization and function of an academic medical center this would include clinical and physician's office practices.

    + Familiarity with oracle database function and capabilities is preferred.

    + Excellent knowledge of software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook is preferred.

    + Exhibit good listening and comprehension skills.

    + Complete work assignments with minimal supervision.

    + Present effective interpersonal skills in dealing with executive leadership, clinical department administrators, managers, etc.

    + Ability to take the initiative to investigate and resolve problems using sound judgment.

    + Maintain confidentiality regarding job assignment and sensitive issues, perform assigned work in allotted time.

    + Identify issues before they develop into major concerns and demonstrate analytical skills. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran