Process Improvement Engineer II

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Virginia Beach seeks a Process Improvement Engineer II to identify, analyze, and optimize operational processes across departments, using Lean, Six Sigma, and related tools to boost efficiency and patient care quality. You will collaborate with leaders, collect data, measure performance, and train staff on improvement methodologies.

A Bachelor's degree is preferred, Lean Six Sigma certification preferred, and 3 years in healthcare process improvement is expected; 5 years can

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• 3 years experience in process improvement or healthcare management; 5 years in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop improvement strategies.
• Collect and analyze data to measure performance and evaluate impact of changes.
• Collaborate with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
• Provide training and coaching on process improvement tools and methodologies to staff.
• Monitor the success of changes and identify further areas for improvement.
• Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to senior management.

Skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

Job description

City/State
Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift
First (Days)

Overview:

Overview

The Process Improvement Engineer II is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and optimizing operational processes within the organization to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. Uses data-driven methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve overall performance. Works closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement process enhancements, monitor outcomes, and ensure the sustainability of improvements.

• Support process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies for improvement.
• Collect and analyze data to measure process performance, identify trends, and evaluate the impact of changes.
• Work closely with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide training and coaching on process improvement tools and methodologies to staff and teams.
• Monitor the success of implemented process changes, ensuring sustainability and identifying further areas for improvement.
• Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate process improvement findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management.

Education

• BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree preferred

Certification/Licensure

• Lean six Sigma certification Preferred

Experience

• 3 years experience in process improvement or healthcare management
• 5 years of related experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $88,899.20 - $132,620.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day, this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.