Operations Specialist

MultiCare Health System; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operations Specialist at MultiCare Health System leads complex, systemwide initiatives with executive sponsorship, ensuring initiatives align with our mission and values. You will oversee departmental operations, drive process improvements and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget while upholding quality standards in a healthcare environment.

Strong collaboration with clinical and administrative teams, and use of standardized project management tools, will support strategic

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• PMP certification preferred or eligible to obtain within one year.
• Minimum two years of experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Experience in quality improvement and cost-reduction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for systemwide initiatives with executive sponsors.
• Oversee operations within the assigned department and support strategic initiatives.
• Utilize standardized project management methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Deliver projects within approved budget and schedule while meeting quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Quality improvement

Cost reduction

Healthcare experience

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day

Position Summary

The Operations Specialist is responsible for operational leadership and successful delivery of systemwide initiatives having significant complexity with executive-level sponsors and stakeholders. This position provides oversight to operations within the assigned department and supports the development and implementation of initiatives that promote company culture and strategic vision. The successful candidate ensures use of standardized project management methodologies, processes and tools. The Operations Specialist delivers within approved budget, schedule and meets quality standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred


• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred, or ability to get within one (1) year of hire


• Minimum two (2) years of experience, preferably in a healthcare setting


• Experience in quality improvement and cost reduction projects preferred

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $82,888.00 - $119,288.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.