at MaineHealth in Portland, Maine, United States
Job Description
Summary
Position Summary
The Maine Rural Clinical Healthcare Training Network Initiative, a state sponsored collaborative partnership involving multiple partners in Maine.
Primarily responsible for all operational aspects of the assigned program including development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation. Works with other teams and ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner and in coordination with the work teams. Oversees the work of additional staff, if applicable.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Bachelor's degree in health care or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
License/Certifications: Licensure may be preferred or required.
Experience: Knowledge of project management, administrative practices and hospital/healthcare systems normally acquired during 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
A high level of analytical skills necessary to assist in the development and implementation of new systems, techniques, to assess patient care and business workflow and/or procedures, to help determine departmental needs, to support improvements in departmental functioning, and to prepare special and recurring reports or analysis. Ability to use a wide array of evaluative and analytic techniques, including quantitative and qualitative methods.
Knowledge of healthcare systems, including but not limited to the organization and financing of health systems and healthcare, managed care systems, health policy, process improvement, and public health principles.
Knowledge of, and preferably experience in, clinical process improvement literature, techniques, methods, and facilitation.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and in public presentations; ability to write papers, reports and proposals for a variety of audiences.
Excellent organizational skills necessary for project planning, definition, implementation, and evaluation of effectiveness. Ability to lead work teams.
Ability to work both independently and to collaborate with teams of individuals in diverse settings.
Knowledge of relevant practice in medical care, patient care, and support systems. Ability to research and synthesize medical and health services literature.
Additional Information
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
