Process Improvement Support Specialist - Grand Junction, CO
Description
The Process Improvement
Support Specialist supports the implementation of Lean thinking and
builds an on-going partnership with clinical and business units to
support their quality improvement efforts and culture in the
organization. The Process Improvement Support Specialist acts as a
liaison for the Process Improvement Department which supports the
organization through facilitation, coaching, change management, and
process improvement activities. The Process Improvement Support
Specialist will work to build knowledge and experience with process and
project management, organizational development work, analytical skills,
knowledge of the clinical environment, and coaching and facilitation
skills.
This position is part
of a team which facilitates, coordinates, and monitors continuous
process improvement initiatives for the entire organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports process improvement projects by 1) having a role in Rapid Improvement Events; 2) encouraging "try storming" and "just do it’s;" all to assist project leaders with achieving successful process improvements.
- Acts as a guide for change management by 1) communicating process improvement project expectations and deliverables; 2) having an individual accountability for process improvement project deliverables and results; all to build and foster a culture of trust, accountability and continuous process improvement.
- Uses data and information management skills to 1) collect and analyze data; 2) maintain performance dashboards; all to incorporate valid data as a means to drive and support process improvements with appropriate metrics.
- Acts as a resource for project management skills by having the ability to 1) manage timelines and deliverables; 2) manage task and duties related to process improvement projects; 3) proficiently use MS Office Suite; all to ensure the timely progress of process improvement initiatives.
- Participate in education and training related to continuous process improvement by 1) participating in preparation of training materials; 2) tracking and managing training and education participation; all to support a culture of continuous learning that will support the organizational goal of empowered associates incorporating the use of process improvement tools into their daily work.
- Supporting the work of the Process Improvement Department through administration of 1) project timelines and deliverables; 2) development of tracking systems; 3) development of standard documentation; 4) organization of department documents; all to assist associates with achieving successful process improvements.
Qualifications
- Education: Three years beyond high school (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree)
- Experience: Two years (preferably in a healthcare setting)
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks
- Strong interpersonal, written, and technical skills
Organization: St. Mary's Medical Center, Grand Junction, CO
Primary Location: CO-Grand Junction
Department: SMG-Lean Six Sigma Projects
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Shift
Job Posting: Apr 6, 2016, 11:54:50 AM
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