Project Specialist, Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,786 - 49,138; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland seeks a Project Specialist to perform secretarial, clerical, and technical duties while overseeing project teams, developing scope, budget, and schedule. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and implement project management methodologies across initiatives.

The role requires an Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent, with a Bachelor's degree preferred and about five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes project team structures and facilitates project logistics.
• Prepares agendas, records minutes, and coordinates staff meetings.
• Manages data input, reporting, and confidentiality of database information.
• Reviews materials for adherence to methodologies and procedures.
• Upgrades and supports project management tools and methodologies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Process adherence

Education

Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Five years' relevant experience (preferred)

Job description

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole‑person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302‑bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary:

Performs various secretarial, clerical, and technical duties. Oversees project teams and develops project scope, budget and schedule. Monitors policies and standards for in‑house programs and projects, cross‑functional project management support and coordination, and business process support functions. Coordinates team members on the implementation and effective usage of project management methodologies. Runs program(s) with moderate budget/impact.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' relevant experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Establishes project team structures. Supports the project staff by facilitating project logistics. Participates in the development, maintenance and publication of project management standards and guidelines.
• Arranges department staff meetings, preparing agendas, sending notices and recording minutes.
• Manages data input functions, editing of data, integrating of reports and confidentiality of all data base information.
• Reviews project materials and deliverables meet adherence to methodologies and procedures.
• Upgrades and supports project management vendors. Coordinates training on project management tools and methodologies.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification 69212
• Job Category Specialist
• Posting Date 07/17/2026, 04:43 PM
• Locations 10123 SE Market St, Portland, OR, 97216, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Pay Range The estimated base pay for this position is $23.80 to $35.67. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.