Area of Interest : Business ProfessionalsFTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0Department : Quality Improvement- SLRMCShift : M-F 0800-1630Job ID : 156759Overview
UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital
Full-Time Days
M-F 8am-4 : 30pm
The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for helping to build an organization-wide 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.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few :
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And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Facilitating Improvements
Partners with key stakeholders and managers and provides consultation as a subject matter expertInvestigates core business processes, and develops recommendations for improvement and facilitates implementation to resolve matters of significance on behalf of managementEffectively facilitates a variety of audiences through a variety of methodsCarries out major assignments in conducting operations by improving processes and efficienciesPartners with Analytics to support data collection and analysisOrganizes work efforts and accountability in a project environmentPrepares documentation and suppliesTraining of Improvement Tools and Methodologies
Strong understanding of process improvement tools and methodologiesAbility to mentor staffEasily translates process improvement to individual needs with staffCustomer Service and Team Collaboration
Adaptable to meet the needs of our customersAttend and participate in team meetingsAid in the development of an action plan for department opportunities for improvementKeeps the patient as the center of decision makingBasic 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
Bachelor's degree in related field or direct and applicable work experience0 - 5 yearsCertification in at least 1 of the following : Lean, Six Sigma, WorkOut, or Change ManagementCharter creationProcess mappingGap AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisAction PlanningControl PlanData AnalysisProficient in Microsoft : Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, SharePointWork requires occasional travel to UPH affiliates. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.