Sentara Healthcare

Process Improvement Engineer II

Sentara Healthcare • $88K — $132K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience (5 years in lieu of degree)
  • 3 years of experience in process improvement or healthcare management
  • Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven methodologies
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Support process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Analyze current processes to identify inefficiencies and develop improvement strategies
  • Collect and analyze data to measure process performance and trends
  • Collaborate with department leaders to implement process enhancements
  • Provide training and coaching on process improvement tools to staff
  • Monitor the success of implemented changes and identify further improvement areas
  • Create reports and presentations to communicate findings to senior 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
  • 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
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Opportunity for annual discretionary bonus based on eligibility
Full Job Description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:


Overview

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.

  • 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.

Education
  • BLD - Bachelor's Level Degre​e preferred

Certification/Licensure
  • Lean six Sigma certification Preferred

Experience
  • 3 years experience in process improvement or healthcare management
  • 5 years of related experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree.


We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $88,899.20 - $132,620.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, 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.


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.

About Sentara Healthcare

Sentara Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare system that operates hospitals, outpatient care centers, imaging centers, and other healthcare facilities in Virginia and North Carolina. The system provides a range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health. Sentara Healthcare also offers health plans and wellness programs. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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