Favorite Parts of Being a Health IT Project Manager at a Top 10 Hospital in the Nation
Anne, a Health IT Project Manager at a top hospital, cites communication, organization, and accountability as crucial skills. The ability to "keep track of where each project is" while working remotely and ensuring accountability to avoid impacting schedules or exceeding budgets are key to success in this demanding role.
Communication, Organization, Accountability, Project Management, Remote Work
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Anne Nguyen
Health IT Project Manager
Top 10 Hospital in the Nation
UC Irvine
UCI Irvine, Masters of Public Health
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Technology
Operations and Project Management
LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Effective communication (both written and verbal)
2. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
3. Accountability and follow-up to mitigate risks and ensure project success
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
I would say there are probably three important skills: communication, organization, and accountability.
Since I work remotely, I have to communicate needs and requirements clearly, both verbally and in writing, so everyone can understand.
I also need to stay organized, especially when managing three or four projects simultaneously. I have to keep track of each project's status and what each team member is doing, as their tasks don't always overlap.
Finally, accountability is crucial. It's important to follow up. If you drop the ball on something, it can introduce new risks and issues that may impact the project's schedule or budget. This can lead to the project failing or causing problems for end users.