Process Improvement Engineer II
Sentara Health
Summary
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.
Job description
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Level Degree preferred
- Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
- 3 years experience in process improvement or healthcare management
- 5 years of related experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Family Caregiver Leave
- Educational Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Fertility Reimbursement
- Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Emergency Backup Care
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Discretionary Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.