Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Davita Inc.; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is hiring a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to enhance operational efficiencies through data-driven methodologies. This role involves optimizing processes, mentoring junior engineers, and working closely with teams across the organization to implement effective strategies for improvement. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and have extensive experience in process improvement or healthcare management.

Benefits

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

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Pet Insurance

Colleagues may earn an annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years of process improvement or healthcare management experience required.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and optimize operational processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process enhancements.
• Provide training on process improvement tools to other staff.

Skills

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Lean

Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Master's Level Degree

Job description

City/State

Woodbridge, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Senior Process Improvement Engineer!

Available locations :

Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital Medical Center

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Overview

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. Mentors other PI Engineers, provides training and guidance. Leads cross-functional teams to design and implement process enhancements, monitor outcomes, and ensure the sustainability of improvements.

Lead 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 other PI Engineers, 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

• Master's Level Degree (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• No specific certification or licensure requirements

Experience

• Required to have 5 years of process improvement experience OR
• Required to have 5 years of healthcare management experience

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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

* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

* Pet Insurance

* Legal Resources Plan

* Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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.