Project Consultant Jobs in Washington

Job Description

UW Medicine Access & Innovation has an outstanding opportunity for a FIXED TERM DURATION Senior Project Manager/Consultant

WORK SCHEDULE

Full Time

Hybrid (two days a week in the office)

Mondays through Fridays

Duration expected to last six months

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s health professionals. UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center (Montlake and Northwest campuses), UW Primary Care, and other affiliated entities. This position supports the Ambulatory Care Division and aligns with UW Medicine’s Patient Are First Pillar Goals: serving patients and families, providing the highest quality care, becoming the employer of choice, and practicing fiscal responsibility.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Lead Strategic Access Improvement Initiatives: Identify barriers to patient access and design, implement, and monitor enterprise-wide solutions that enhance operational efficiency, patient experience, and provider satisfaction
• Thrive Complex Project Execution & Change Management: Apply structured methodologies to lead cross-functional projects, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure successful implementation of new technologies, workflows, and vendor partnerships
• Leverage Data & Business Analysis for Decision-Making: Conduct and lead data-driven analyses to inform access strategies, develop value cases, and track performance metrics to ensure alignment with organizational goals and ROI
• Constructs and/or Leads Data Analysis: Ensures efficient data collection, making appropriate analytical choices and summarizing conclusions and recommendations
• Foster Collaboration Across a Matrixed Health System: Build strong relationships with clinical departments, IT, and administrative leaders to gain buy-in, facilitate change, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a senior project manager/consultant for Access and Innovation, UW Medicine
• Lead implementation of new technology and tools related to patient access including design of work plans, workflows, contracts/pricing and related vendor management tools
• Project Expense Management (Budget)
• Analytics & Resource Allocation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Healthcare Administration, or related field AND six to eight years of demonstrated success in a consulting capacity in a related healthcare, hospital, or ambulatory setting to include:

• Five years of Healthcare and Patient Access related experience
• Five years of Project Management and Change Management experience
• Five years of Epic experience
• Five years of Ambulatory experience

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$96,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$120,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.