Project Analyst

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job works in partnership with stakeholders on strategic initiatives and assigned projects. This job is responsible for analyzing, reviewing, and reporting out on a project through its lifecycle by utilizing capacity management and leveraging business tools to identify opportunities for best practice strategies.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Health, Health Care Administration or related field

Preferred - Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Health, Health Care Administration or related field

Work Experience

Required - 4 years' experience in healthcare operations, capacity management, project management, or related field or 3 years' of related experience with a Master's degree

Certifications

Preferred - Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes.
• Excellent judgement, organizational, time management, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Extensive analytical skills to create service availability analysis out of raw data.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently, set project priorities, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Provides guidance and expertise related to project initiatives.
• Enables an effective project communication strategy through active communications with stakeholders.
• Analyzes data and generates tools to provide analytical support for stakeholders.
• Serves as a resource for projects and initiatives in assigned focus area system-wide.
• Identifies and resolves project related issues and processes.
• Serves as the point of contact between the stakeholders.

• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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