Project Specialist II

L.A. Care

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 107,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Medical, Dental and Vision

Wellness Program

Job summary

L.A. Care is seeking a Project Specialist II to support the Health Equity department in Los Angeles. The role focuses on coordinating complex projects, maintaining timelines, and delivering within scope.

The position emphasizes collaboration with multiple business units, managing schedules, and producing clear reporting. Candidates should have strong communication skills and healthcare project experience, with a degree in business administration or related field.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience managing multiple complex projects.
Experience coordinating schedules and work plans across teams.
Healthcare project experience in a health plan setting preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Develops project plans, work plans, and schedules for multiple projects.
Create and maintain project timelines with stakeholder buy-in.
Identify resources and define roles for project teams.
Develop reporting systems to track project status.
Facilitate meetings and document outcomes.
Ensure deliverables stay within scope and deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Budget management

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Specialist II

Job Category: Clinical

Department: Health Equity

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US, 90017

Position Type: Full Time

Requisition ID: 13388

Salary Range:$67,186.00(Min.) -$87,342.00(Mid.) -$107,498.00(Max.)

Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation's largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time.

Mission: L.A. Care's mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.

Job Summary

The Project Specialist II is responsible for assisting the project manager and/or management with various tasks related to the department projects. This position also provides administrative support related to projects. Provides regular support to complete project functions in support of project manager and teams. Creates and maintains project timelines with buy-ins from key stakeholders.

Duties

Conducts research and analysis to identify the project scope, objectives and requirements. Develops project plans work plans and schedules for multiple projects. Checks that the strategy laid out by the project manager is being adhered. (25%)

Works with immediate manager to identify resources need for projects and define roles and responsibilities for the resources. (5%)

Identifies, defines and develops reporting systems that accurately represent the status of projects. Ensures that project documents are continuously up to date to allow each project team to assess the current state of their project in relation to timelines and deliverables. Effectively prioritizes work and meet deadlines while managing multiple competing tasks. Completes timely high quality work that is key to the company initiatives and business units. (20%)

Works with Business Units to ensure that subject matter experts are available to the project teams when necessary. Ensures the project deliverables remain within scope and meet the needs of business units. Works with Business units to facilitate the development of business cases to complex projects. (10%)

Analyzes work plans and project documents to ensure that the project will meet the stated deliverables of requesting department. (10%)

Works with the documentation specialist to facilitate the updating of relevant policies and procedures. (5%)

Spots knowledge and training gaps and recommends actions to resolve them. (5%)

Organizes and facilitates meetings or sessions and documents outcomes. (10%)

Perform other duties as assigned. (10%)

Education Required

Associate's Degree in Business Administration or Related Field

In lieu of degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Related Field

Experience

Required:

Minimum of 4 years documented experience working with multiple complex projects.

Prior experience in managing multiple schedules and work plans is required.

Preferred:

At least 7 years of experience managing healthcare related projects and deliverables within a Health Plan setting.

Previous work in a managed care environment serving Medicare, Medical or commercial population desired.

Experience working within healthcare.

Prior experience working with databases with expertise in maintaining and querying the databases are highly desired.

Skills

Required:

Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Ability to prioritize workload, and effectively manage competing priorities.

Apply critical thinking in anticipating problems and providing creative alternative solutions to improve processes.

Must be detail-oriented with strong accuracy and analytical skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task oriented team environment.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio)

Must have excellent follow through on actionable items; analysis, synthesis, and problem solving skills deductive and inductive thinking skills

Ability to assimilate and articulate simple business solutions and project approach.

Ability to create and manage budgets.

Physical Requirements

Light

Additional Information

Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change.

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