University of Washington

Analyst, Performance Improvement

University of Washington$89K — $134K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, business administration, industrial engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum four years leading performance improvement initiatives in healthcare.
  • Experience facilitating multidisciplinary teams and influencing change initiatives.
  • Advanced knowledge of Lean management and improvement methodologies.
  • Strong skills in process mapping and workflow analysis.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information for actionable recommendations and presentations.
  • Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders to implement strategic improvement plans.
  • Lead initiatives focused on patient safety and quality outcomes.
  • Facilitate improvement workshops using Lean methodologies.
  • Coach teams on Lean principles and change management.
  • Conduct observations to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Analyze clinical and operational data for decision-making.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure data accuracy.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Access to employee wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Harborview Medical Center's Patient Care Services has an outstanding opportunity for an Analyst, Performance Improvement.

WORK SCHEDULE
  • 100% FTE
  • Days


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Serve as a strategic consultant, facilitator, educator, and operational partner.
  • Collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary teams to advance organizational priorities related to patient safety, quality, patient experience, workforce engagement, care delivery, and operational performance.


PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Partner with Patient Care Services leaders to develop and implement strategic improvement plans aligned with organizational priorities
  • Lead multidisciplinary initiatives focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, care delivery, workforce engagement, patient experience, and operational efficiency
  • Facilitate improvement workshops and workgroups using Lean methodologies, including A3 problem-solving, value stream mapping, gap analysis, standard work development, leadership standard work, and sustainment planning
  • Coach leaders and frontline teams on Lean principles, change management, continuous improvement, and performance management practices
  • Conduct Gemba observations and frontline engagement activities to identify opportunities for clinical and operational improvement
  • Conduct workflow assessments, observations, interviews, and shadowing activities to identify barriers, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve patient care delivery
  • Analyze and synthesize clinical, operational, quality, patient safety, workforce, financial, and patient experience data from multiple systems
  • Develop dashboards, reports, presentations, executive summaries, and visualizations to support leadership decision-making
  • Collaborate with nursing leadership, Quality Improvement, Informatics, Finance, Epic IT, and departmental analysts to ensure data accuracy and alignment
  • Conduct benchmarking and research to identify best practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches to patient care delivery
  • Coordinate project plans, timelines, meetings, deliverables, documentation, communication activities, and follow-up actions for Patient Care Services initiatives
  • Monitor initiative progress, track performance metrics, and support sustainment planning
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and maintain stakeholder accountability
  • Participate in committees, workgroups, and special projects aligned with Patient Care Services priorities


REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's Degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, business administration, industrial engineering, organizational leadership, or related field.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience leading or supporting complex performance improvement initiatives in a healthcare environment.
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating multidisciplinary teams and influencing leaders and staff through organizational change initiatives.
  • Advanced knowledge of Lean management systems, improvement science methodologies, and change management principles.
  • Strong skills in process mapping, workflow analysis, current-state assessment, and future-state design.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations and executive-level presentations.
  • Strong facilitation, relationship-building, and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and adapt to changing organizational needs.
  • Strong skills in process mapping, workflow analysis, current-state assessment, and future-state design.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations and executive-level presentations.
  • Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.


Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:
$89,832.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$134,736.00 annual
Other Compensation:

Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable

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