Population Health Project Associate

Located in downtown Minneapolis, Hennepin Healthcare is Minnesota's premier Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. Committed to creating a culturally competent and inclusive work and care environment for patients, families and staff, Hennepin Healthcare offers primary care and retail clinics throughout the Hennepin County metro area. We partner with our community, our patients and their families to ensure access to outstanding care. Our mission is to improve health and wellness through patient and community education, teaching and research.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Population Health Project Associate to join our Population Health team. This position is full-time with benefits. This role will primarily work hybrid (days per week is dependent on the need related to projects, meetings and onsite events) Monday - Friday, day shift.

Population Health Project Associate is an entry level role on the Population Health team. The Project Associate helps support a variety of care improvement projects working across Hennepin Healthcare. Primary focus is working with others to create and execute central outreach campaigns to patients with preventive care gaps (like cancer screening and immunizations). Tasks may include planning and documenting campaign efforts, data tracking and reporting, and individual patient follow up as needed. This position is full time and hybrid-working both from home as well as on campus in the hospital or clinics as needed.

This position will complete assigned project duties by working with HHS team members, patients, and community partners where appropriate. Will help create an understanding of assigned project with internal/external partners for ongoing support, collaboration, and adaptation in rapidly changing healthcare environments. The Project Associate is responsible for coordinating and implementing all tasks that relate to a specific project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborates with administrative/departmental team to determine needs for assigned project(s)
2. Partners with internal and external resources and conducts research and/or analysis to carry out assigned projects
3. Presents findings and recommendations to appropriate audience
4. Attends meetings and learns about HHS-wide initiatives and current activities relevant to assigned projects
5. Assists with any other projects or activities within the department as needed
6. Collaborates with team on project iterations based on findings
7. Facilitates communication among patients, family members, and medical staff
8. Performs all duties to support assigned project in support of patient's needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/ Work Experience:

• Two (2) years of post-secondary education
• Two (2) years' experience in ambulatory care or physician group practice

OR

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Degree in field appropriate to position.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to exercise sound judgment
• Self-direction and ability to work independently
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels in the organization
• Exceptional platform, facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong PC skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and ability to quickly learn new systems

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. HCMC offers a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We're driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for your consideration in submitting an application.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin County Medical Center are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.