Healthcare Process Improvement Analyst

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks a Process Improvement Consultant I to support data-driven improvement initiatives across clinical and administrative teams. The role focuses on building foundational process improvement capability and guiding small-scale projects under senior guidance.

You'll gather data, map workflows, develop dashboards, and help implement redesigned processes, contributing to better patient care quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field required.
• No experience required.
• Basic data analytics and visualization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Microsoft Office skills with heavy emphasis in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as Visio.

Responsibilities

• Conducts workflow observations and initial process mapping to document current-state workflows.
• Assists in developing value stream maps and identifying waste, variation, and inefficiencies.
• Collects, validates, and analyzes data to support assigned improvement initiatives.
• Supports small-scale improvement projects with defined scope and guidance from senior consultants.
• Develops basic dashboards, run charts, and visual displays to support project performance monitoring.
• Assists with tracking improvement project metrics and documenting progress.
• Supports development and documentation of standard work and process changes.
• Assists with implementation of redesigned processes and monitors early adoption.
• Participates in cross-functional improvement teams to support implementation of best practices.
• Prepares summaries of findings and communicates project updates to improvement teams.
• Supports training and orientation activities related to basic process improvement methodologies.

Skills

Data analytics

Data visualization

Project management

Communication

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks a Process Improvement Consultant I to support data-driven improvement initiatives across clinical and administrative teams. The role focuses on building foundational process improvement capability and guiding small-scale projects under senior guidance.

You'll gather data, map workflows, develop dashboards, and help implement redesigned processes, contributing to better patient care quality, safety, and operational efficiency.