Process Improvement Engineer
Process Improvement Engineer
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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at
Overview
UnityPointSt Lukes Hospital
FullTime Days
MF 8am4:30pm
The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for helping to build an organizationwide culture of continuous improvement. To do this this position partners with key stakeholders to lead improvements. Additionally this position supports staff within each department as they embed improvement tools and methodologies in their culture. This position utilizes a variety of Six Sigma Lean Process Mapping and Change Management tools to accomplish these objectives. It is of utmost importance this position excels in relationship building and focuses on top notch customer service.
Responsibilities
Facilitating Improvements
- Partners with key stakeholders and managers and provides consultation as a subject matter expert
- Investigates core business processes and develops recommendations for improvement and facilitates implementation to resolve matters of significance on behalf of management
- Effectively facilitates a variety of audiences through a variety of methods
- Carries out major assignments in conducting operations by improving processes and efficiencies
- Partners with Analytics to support data collection and analysis
- Organizes work efforts and accountability in a project environment
- Prepares documentation and supplies
Training of Improvement Tools and Methodologies
- Strong understanding of process improvement tools and methodologies
- Ability to mentor staff
- Easily translates process improvement to individual needs with staff
Customer Service and Team Collaboration
- Adaptable to meet the needs of our customers
- Attend and participate in team meetings
- Aid in the development of an action plan for department opportunities for improvement
- Keeps the patient as the center of decision making
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA TJC DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in related field or direct and applicable work experience
- 0 5 years
- Certification in at least 1 of the following:
- Lean
- Six Sigma
- WorkOut
- Change Management
- Charter creation
- Process mapping
- Gap Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Action Planning
- Control Plan
- Data Analysis
- Proficient in Microsoft:
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Project
- SharePoint
- Work requires occasional travel to UPH affiliates. May drive a UPH vehicle rental or own vehicle.
Employment Type
Full-Time
