Sr. Process Improvement Engineer/ LSSBB for the Health Plan - Remote

170 Sentara Health Administration, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health Plan in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Sr Process Improvement Engineer/ LSSGB for a remote, full-time role. The position offers standard hours, 8am–5pm EST, Monday through Friday, with remote work options across select states including Virginia.

You will identify, analyze, and optimize operational processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and related tools to boost efficiency, quality, and productivity. Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) highly preferred.
• 5 years of process improvement or healthcare management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and optimize operational processes to boost efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and monitor improvements.
• Ensure sustainability of improvements and measure outcomes over time.

Skills

LSS Black Belt

Process Improvement

Change Management

Project Management

Healthcare Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

City/State Norfolk, VA
Work Shift First (Days)
Overview: Sentara Health Plan is currently hiring a Sr Process Improvement Engineer/ LSSGB for the Health Plan - Remote! Status: Full-time, permanent position (40 hours)
Work hours: 8am to 5pm EST, M-F
Location: Remote are opportunities available in the following states: Virginia, North Carolina, 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 (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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.

Talroo-Health Plan Keywords: Process Improvement, Change Management, Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, Health Plan, Remote, Virginia, LSSBB, Black Belt, Virginia, North Carolina, 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 (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Education

Bachelor’s degree REQUIRED Master’s degree preferred

Certification/License

Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt (LSSBB) highly preferred

Experience

5 years of process improvement or healthcare management REQUIRED Health plan experience highly preferred

Sentara Health Plans provides health plan coverage to close to one million members in Virginia. We offer a full suite of commercial products including employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, as well as Individual & Family Health Plans, Employee Assistance Programs and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees. Our quality provider network features a robust provider network, including specialists, primary care physicians and hospitals. We offer programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, and integrated clinical and behavioral health services—all to help our members improve their health. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $105,185.60 - $167,003.20 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/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 if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!