Project Specialist II

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Project Specialist II to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Administration Office

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position provides project support to multidisciplinary teams within the organization. Develops and maintains project workflow documentation, captures essential information for all projects. Acts as a system, trainer, educator and administrator for various system and applications. Collaborates with key stakeholders to support the enhancement, standardization, compliance of various departments. In collaboration with other teams assesses and document requirements, gaps, issues, risks, and enhancements. Interfaces with internal functional teams and external departments or clients for information or requirement planning of overall activities in support and achievement of goals in the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Interacts and collaborates with internal multidisciplinary teams. Coordinates, assists, and documents activity for project. Works directly with internal and external customers to address current issues, coordinate current and new projects, teleconferences, and client requirements, as applicable. As approved by direct supervisor, assists and coordinates the planning and implementation of new processes and projects. (20%)
• Attends meetings, takes notes, communicates actions and monitors status to oversee projects or work progression. Supports direct supervisor to document key project milestones, adjusting project plans/resources to meet project needs. Develops reports for team monitoring of progress in achievement of project goals. (20%)
• Prepares agendas for team or project meetings and documents key decisions. (20%)
• Provides clear and direct communication to internal and external partners regarding status, requests, or follow up. (20%)
• Responds to internal inquiries about operations and procedures, data sources, mechanism and tracking tools. (20%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years Two years of process improvement or administrative experience in healthcare, medical information, or related field required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to monitor projects, including basic project plan creation.
• Ability to summarize and document detailed information in an organized and concise manner.
• Understanding of compliance, confidentiality and document management.
• Exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize multiple work processes simultaneously and meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to support, maintain, and administrate systems.
• Ability to quickly learn systems administration for new systems procured by department operations.
• Ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external customers (sponsors, requestors, project stakeholders, senior management, supervisors and team members) to collect, organize and communicate information essential to project success.
• Knowledge of safety principles in department environment.
• Knowledge of standards, policies, and procedures of Denver Health.
• Advanced Microsoft Office product proficiency including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point.
• Will acquire or possess basic proficiency in the use of AdobePro, SharePoint, SmartSheet, Visio,
• Demonstrates advanced computer proficiencies, including excellent typing skills and the ability to work among multiple databases.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$62,200.00 - $90,200.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.