Project Assistant I

Telligen
United States, Mississippi, Ridgeland
Aug 26, 2025
This position is responsible for providing technical and project administrative support for various contracts/customers. Essential Functions Prepares documentation to support team and creates, updates and monitors timeliness of project plans. Takes meeting minutes and documents action items. Assists with writing and formatting project documents, technical papers and presentations. Coordinates project documentation from multiple sources. Communicates with internal/external customers in a professional manner. Escalates issues through appropriate channels, following established hierarchical protocols between clinical and non-clinical staff members. Performs support functions including scheduling onsite and off-site meetings and conference calls, answering phones, monitoring email inboxes, ordering supplies, copying and distributing correspondence. Coordinates schedules for team members. May create a master planning calendar of contract events. Coordinates set up for new hires. Ensures files are up to date and accurate. Monitors status of deliverables, data processing and reporting schedules. Reports variations or discrepancies to management. Ensures files are up to date and accurate. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Requirements Two-year degree in business, healthcare, IT or related field and/or equivalent training and/or experience; 2 years' experience in project administrative support; demonstrated ability working with confidential information and in a deadline driven environment; demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and problem solve. Because of the nature and immediacy of the work, the ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance is essential. Who We Are: Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We work with state and federal government programs, as well as employers and health plans offering clinical, analytical, and technical expertise. Health has changed a lot through our 50-year history, but what has remained constant is that we care deeply about who we serve and what we do. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs, and offer innovative solutions. Our business is our people and we're looking for talented individuals who not only believe in our mission but who are ready to take ownership and make a difference in the lives of people, in the world of health. Learn more about who we are and what we do at www.telligen.com/about-us Are you Ready? We're on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health and getting there means following through on our values of Ownership, Community, Ingenuity & Integrity. Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business, our solutions, and share in our success. When employee-owners grow and thrive, we all win. Community: Putting others first and being a good corporate partner wherever we work, and play makes us who we are. We Show Up. For our clients, for our communities, and for each other. Ingenuity: We're a team of passionate professionals driven by hard work and big ideas. We understand that high-value breakthroughs come from taking calculated risks. If it will benefit our clients and advance our mission, we're all ears. We celebrate free-thinking and challenge the status quo, so brainstorm away! Integrity: Smiling faces (virtual or in-person) are the norm around here. We enjoy a friendly work environment where everyone is dedicated to mutual trust, respect, and excellence. Thank you for your interest in Telligen! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about our mission-driven culture and stay up to speed. While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate. As part of our commitment to health and safety, some roles may require additional health protocols (i.e. personal protective equipment or vaccination). Telligen and our affiliates are Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employers, and E-Verify Participants. Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. Telligen does not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms.