Process Improvement Analyst - Legacy of Hope

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Process Improvement Analyst to drive Lean, Six Sigma and process redesign initiatives within Legacy of Hope. You will map processes, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with stakeholders to reduce waste and errors while improving patient care.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business or a health field, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent) within first year, and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Visio or QI Macros.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or in a health-related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or must obtain within first year of hire).
• Experience in Process or Performance Improvement methodologies or experience with organ and/or tissue donation and/or transplantation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver Continuous Process Improvement initiatives using tools such as Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean, Six Sigma and PDSA.
• Lead cross-functional teams to apply improvement methodologies to new or existing processes and measure impact on organizational goals.

Skills

Process Improvement

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or health-related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

QI Macros

Job description

Position Overview

Shifts: Full-time, AM

Schedules: Monday - Friday

Entity: UA Health Services Foundation

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

• robust educational assistance programs
• generous paid time off
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• plus more.

Job Description

The Process Improvement (PI) Analyst assists in identification and delivery of Continuous Process Improvement initiatives throughout Legacy of Hope. The PI Analyst will facilitate targeted process improvement activities through the use of improvement tools and methodologies including Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean, Six Sigma and Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) to deliver measurable impact on organizational goals. The PI Analyst will bring leadership, work systems, and stakeholders together and work with them to apply process improvement methodologies to new or existing processes. Examples of successful outcomes may include eliminating non-value added steps, reducing errors, reducing unnecessary costs, providing exceptional service to stakeholders, and ultimately increasing the ability to maximize the number of transplantable organs and tissues available to recipients.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in business or in a health related field; experience in Process or Performance Improvement methodologies or experience with organ and/or tissue donation and/or transplantation.
• Preferred: Advanced software and database skills (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, QI Macros).
• Required: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or must obtain within first year of hire.
• Preferred: Black Belt Certification and/or Project Management Certification.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.