Job Description

The EHR Project Manager serves as a key resource for leading and implementing innovative projects across the health system at the direction of the executive team. This position advocates, instructs, and utilizes Lean and project management methodologies to drive success and ensure alignment with our mission, vision and values of the organization. This role brings together staff from various departments with the focus on establishing alignment, setting goals and timelines, evaluating appropriate resource utilization as well as other aspects as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Administration, Communication, Education, Clinical (RN, RT, Pharmacy, etc.) or other related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Master’s Degree strongly preferred.

Experience:

1. Three years of relevant experience.
2. Previous experience in the successful development and implementation of organizational solutions and projects.
3. Healthcare experience preferred.
4. Exposure to change management and culture change.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with staff at all levels and develop strong working relationships.
2. Ability to work independently and produce quality results as well as function effectively in a team environment.
3. Demonstrates influential leadership skills and creative thinking.
4. Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
5. Effective and efficient organizational, planning, time management and facilitation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
6. Proficient with Microsoft Office products including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
7. Conducts business in a professional and cordial manner that upholds the integrity and reputation of Mount Nittany Health.

License/Certification/Registration:

Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement/project management certifications is preferred.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives minimal supervision from the Manager, EHR Project Management.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Leads teams to create and implement strategic initiatives across the health system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Coordinates and collaborates with executive leads, staff and external resources to implement and support system-wide and departmental projects and initiatives.
2. Structures ambiguous problems and takes actions to solve them.
3. Coordinates and coaches teams regarding continuous improvement and problem solving methodologies.
4. Serves as an anchor of change management and provides guidance, tools, resources and feedback to leaders and staff to prepare for and support anticipated changes including the impact on employees.
5. Provides guidance, facilitates meetings/discussions, supports leadership and staff, develops timelines, monitors progress, identifies/mitigates issues and risks, and monitors metrics/budgets as needed.
6. Shares and promotes standards as well as best practices with others.
7. Cultivates strong and positive working relationships with stakeholders to support successful implementation, adoption, and integration of strategic plans.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.