What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Planner position at HKS, Inc?
Overview:
HKS Seattle is seeking a Medical Planner to join our team.Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques in the design and planning of medical and healthcare facilities and solves problems when encountered. Possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of architectural principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in creating, reviewing and coordinating the architectural floor plans, interior elevations, reflected ceiling plans and equipment plans of clinical spaces
- May direct or review the work of project team
- Follows the planning and design information through the production and implementation documentation process to ensure continuity of the design intent
- Participates in the conceptual design of healthcare projects
- Translates client operational model into architectural design/medical plan
- May function as contact person for client questions
- Applies governing regulatory codes and hospital licensing standards, and validates that those requirements for assigned segment of project are met
- Facilitates discussions with end users to generate solutions in real-time
- Coordinates or prepares drawings and designs in accordance with HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations
- Understands research methodology and integrates research into practice
- Participates in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
- Maintains detailed documentation of client meetings
- May be responsible for preparing meeting minutes and other appropriate documents for consultant coordination meetings
- Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
- Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements
- Maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
- Develops and maintains excellent relationships with existing and potential clients
- Supports the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules
Qualifications:
- Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
- Architectural Registration strongly preferred
- Typically 5 years of experience with a healthcare design and planning background
- Sustainable design accreditation preferred
- Advanced knowledge in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD and 3D modeling software (including Rhino and Grasshopper) preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
- Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
- Advanced knowledge of current healthcare planning and programming concepts including patient safety and evidence-based design principles
- Proficient knowledge of guidelines for design and construction of healthcare facilities
- Strong knowledge of architectural building systems, building codes and accessibility guidelines
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Base Salary Range: $85k - $110k annually - Washington D.C. location only
The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Washington D.C. only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page
The information contained in this job description is intended to serve as a minimum requirement and guideline - not as a guarantee - for promotion to this level. Some additional criteria, qualifications or expectations may be required by service, sector or practice group.
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HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
HKS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, advancement, compensation, and termination. HKS’ policies, including its Affirmative Action Programs, are designed to not only ensure legal compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination and retaliation laws, but to carry out the principles of equal employment opportunities in all job categories. Deliberate and conscious effort is made to make employment decisions that are consistent with these equal employment opportunity principles. HKS will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or disability; and ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination for filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation or hearing, opposing and/or exercising any other right made unlawful by Executive Order 11246, Sections 503 and 38 USC 4212, as amended, or their implementing regulations, or any other Federal, State or local laws requiring equal opportunity.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000
