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UCR Health Project Manager
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24444600 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $64,300 - $114,300 |
Position Information
UCR Health is a team of physicians, specialists and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health of inland southern California residents and families by bringing health home to our communities. Established alongside the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, UCR Health is growing to meet the healthcare needs of the region and bringing innovative, culturally sensitive medical care to our communities. Our patient-centered primary care and specialty services deliver university-based healthcare excellence and innovation to the communities where we live, work and play. To learn more about UCR Health, please visit: www.ucrhealth.org.
Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), UCR Health, this position is responsible for overseeing the successful planning and execution of various short and long term strategic projects on time and on budget to include practice expansions, and process/performance improvement projects for the UCR Health clinics. The Project Manager plays a lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing out assigned projects. Specific projects include, but are not limited to: #1. Project lead for exploration of a possible hospital or dominant hospital affiliate for UCR Health. Entails working with an external consulting firm, UCR SOM and UCR campus leadership. #2. Project lead to open a new UCR Health clinic in collaboration with the City of Riverside in a medically underserved area of Riverside. Project will also include exploration of eventual conversion of the clinic into an FQHC or integration with an existing external FQHC. #3. Project lead to improve operational efficiency of UCR Health clinics with a focus on patient satisfaction, access and call center performance, as well as optimizing physician productivity. #4. Project lead to explore possible new ambulatory clinic sites. Works independently to successfully manage complex dynamics while maintaining a high level of professionalism, and the healthy engagement with a project team. Ability to successfully facilitate discussions, leading teams to make critical, well-informed, and timely decisions. Experience with developing powerpoint presentations, project charters, professional communications, and ability to present updates/results to project leadership team.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), UCR Health, this position is responsible for overseeing the successful planning and execution of various short and long term strategic projects on time and on budget to include practice expansions, and process/performance improvement projects for the UCR Health clinics. The Project Manager plays a lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing out assigned projects. Specific projects include, but are not limited to: #1. Project lead for exploration of a possible hospital or dominant hospital affiliate for UCR Health. Entails working with an external consulting firm, UCR SOM and UCR campus leadership. #2. Project lead to open a new UCR Health clinic in collaboration with the City of Riverside in a medically underserved area of Riverside. Project will also include exploration of eventual conversion of the clinic into an FQHC or integration with an existing external FQHC. #3. Project lead to improve operational efficiency of UCR Health clinics with a focus on patient satisfaction, access and call center performance, as well as optimizing physician productivity. #4. Project lead to explore possible new ambulatory clinic sites. Works independently to successfully manage complex dynamics while maintaining a high level of professionalism, and the healthy engagement with a project team. Ability to successfully facilitate discussions, leading teams to make critical, well-informed, and timely decisions. Experience with developing powerpoint presentations, project charters, professional communications, and ability to present updates/results to project leadership team.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Licenses
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Certifications
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Project Manager Certification | Preferred |
| Certified Facilities Manager | Preferred |
Conditions
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A total of eight (8) years of directly related experience can substitute for the bachelor degree requirement. | Required |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Project and other project management software. | Preferred |
| Proven experience in process improvement and implementing technology solutions. | Required |
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Tableau reporting experience. | Preferred |
| This position requires strong administrative, writing, and negotiation skills sufficient to take full responsibility and accountability in managing assigned projects. | Required |
| Experience must be in healthcare, clinical, medical and/or academic medicine setting. | Required |
| Salesforce CRM Experience. | Preferred |
| Experience in project planning and management involving critical path analysis and scheduling to coordinate and prioritize workloads. | Required |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Drivers License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Regular travel between UCR campus, UC Path, UCR Health clinics, and affiliate sites | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Ability and desire to convey a positive, professional, business-like appearance and attitude to all user groups, consultants, and colleagues. Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and tactfully with diverse departments/University personnel at various levels.
Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan and to pace work, and when required, to isolate oneself from informal interruptions to ensure that immediate job responsibilities are performed, deadlines are met, and projects are not jeopardized.
Ability to communicate effectively through written reports and oral presentations. Must be able to speak on a one-to-one basis or in small group settings, using appropriate grammar and vocabulary to convey relevant information.
Ability to coordinate project elements by determining the time, place and sequences of actions to be taken on the basis of analytical data.
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
Ability to perform effectively with frequent interruptions, distractions and conditions and fluctuating workloads.
Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals/analyses.
Analytical/problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, department/University personnel and the public.
Strong policy analysis techniques.
Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan and to pace work, and when required, to isolate oneself from informal interruptions to ensure that immediate job responsibilities are performed, deadlines are met, and projects are not jeopardized.
Ability to communicate effectively through written reports and oral presentations. Must be able to speak on a one-to-one basis or in small group settings, using appropriate grammar and vocabulary to convey relevant information.
Ability to coordinate project elements by determining the time, place and sequences of actions to be taken on the basis of analytical data.
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
Ability to perform effectively with frequent interruptions, distractions and conditions and fluctuating workloads.
Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals/analyses.
Analytical/problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, department/University personnel and the public.
Strong policy analysis techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in or ability to quickly learn Auto CAD
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview