Operations Project Analyst

At Houston Methodist, the Operations Project Analyst position is responsible for providing administrative support to the department by managing strategic projects directly tied to the department's operational focus. This position coordinates office duties which require considerable initiative, experience, judgment, organizational skills, and knowledge of organization policies and practices. Utilizing many internal and external data sources and software tools, the Operations Project Analyst position serves a vital role in supporting the management team. This position relies on appropriate resources to collect relevant data, compile information for management decisions, and ensure the successful execution of related events. The projects for the Operations Project Analyst position are directly linked to the evolution of the department's/division's operational focus. Related duties for the Operations Project Analyst position involve meeting/event preparation including formulating reports and data for presentation for a variety of audiences in support of department initiatives.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Demonstrates ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions

• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple staff levels

• Excellent time management skills; ability to work effectively with multiple time-critical priorities

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel and related computer applications

• Must have well-developed organizational skills

• Attention to detail with a high priority for timely and accurate information

• Ability to work independently, as well as on cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care.

Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs.

Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.