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Operational Excellence Specialist I- HYBRID


Job Location:

Camden, SC - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 41 - 41
Posted: 3 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health formerly Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden New Jersey Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14000 team members including more than 2200 nurses more than 1200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House Childrens Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers seven urgent care centers a wound care center and more than 130 physician physical therapy and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health a not-for-profit health system was named one of Americas Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit to learn more.

Short Description
The Ops Excellence Specialist I is responsible for applying Lean Six Sigma and Project Management methodologies to deploy strategic projects aimed at reducing variation and eliminating waste within the Patient Access and Experience pillar. This includes harnessing technology and other innovations to improve the health of those we serve focusing on exceptional patient/consumer experience and improved system performance. The Specialist will plan lead and manage complex and value-added projects.
Experience Required

Minimum of (1-2) years experience required in a leadership role within Cooper University Hospital or another similar organization

3-5 years leadership experience preferred

Proven Six Sigma Lean or Project Management experience preferred

Proven problem solving skills

Education Requirements

Bachelors Degree required. Masters degree preferred

License/Certification Requirements

Preferred trained as Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt (i.e. ASQ certification GE Leadership Development Training Cooper University Health Care or an Accredited University program).Change Agent trained desired.

Special Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are facilitation and project management skills are highly preferred.

Salary Min ($)
USD $41.00
Salary Max ($)
USD $70.00

Required Experience:

IC


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Achieve your academic and professional goals here at Cooper, one of the nation’s top choices for medical students, residents, fellows, nurses, and allied health professionals.

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