Description
ICD 10 Project Manager. The position is located in Phoenix, AZ.
The Project Manager III creates and executes project work plans for Client's Revenue Cycle, Finance and Administrative Systems projects and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements of the organization.
This project manager will be a part of the ICD-10 program implementing a computer assisted coding (CAC) pilot at the client. Prior CAC experience in an inpatient environment is highly desirable as is an understanding of the coding and billing workflows. Knowledge of Cerner and Siemens MS4 or Invisoin is nice to have. Local candidates are preferred.
Major Responsibilities:
Follows a defined project management methodology, accountable for the detailed planning of steps and resources needed to meet the objective.
Monitors and prepares reports to ensure work is progressing to meet the deliverables on time and under budget.
Manages multiple medium or large complex, capital and non-capital IT projects simultaneously.
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
Effectively applies Client's IT methodology and enforces project standards.
Ensures that in-flight reviews and quality assurance procedures take place for all projects.
Minimizes Client IT's exposure and risk on projects.
Solves conflicts and issues in a timely manner, escalating to manager as appropriate.
Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Manages project budget.
Ensures quality control for all projects.
Effectively communicates relevant project information to leadership.
Provides leadership to lower level Project Managers.
Provides leadership to multi disciplinary teams, as well as manages work of outside consultants.
Write and coordinate outside consultant Statement of Works (SOW's).
Required Experience:
7+ years of information systems experience.
10+ years project management.
Project management experience in health care preferred.
Certification: PMI certification desired.
Possess thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools.
Possess strong and tested project management skills, including risk management.
Proven abilities in problem management, process analysis and root cause analysis.
Identification with and support of the Mission and Values of Client and its Sponsors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a complex and matrixed team environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, schedule and meet deadlines.
Skills in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
A passionate desire to grow, learn and advance.
Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and Client Server architectures.
Possess quality presentation skills and experience in presenting complex plans and designs to executive-level management.