Sentara Healthcare

Process Improvement Engineer

Sentara Healthcare$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
  • Experience with process improvement methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and CQI
  • Strong project planning and execution skills
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Outstanding communication and change management skills

Responsibilities

  • Identify process improvement opportunities in collaboration with operational leaders
  • Facilitate process redesign initiatives to enhance efficiency
  • Implement sustainable improvement solutions using industry methodologies
  • Support the entire lifecycle of improvement initiatives
  • Drive measurable outcomes in cost, quality, and operational effectiveness
  • Utilize data and performance metrics to evaluate and improve processes
  • Maintain project timelines while managing multiple priorities

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental and Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Disability and Critical Illness insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance up to $5,250/year and discounted education
  • Student Debt Pay Down program up to $10,000
  • Certification reimbursement and free access to CEUs
  • Pet Insurance and Legal Resources Plan
  • Annual discretionary bonus opportunities
Full Job Description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Overview

Sentara Health is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to support strategic and operational initiatives that enhance organizational performance, quality, and efficiency. In this role, you will partner with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, facilitate process redesign, and implement sustainable solutions using continuous improvement methodologies. You will provide project support throughout the lifecycle of improvement initiatives, helping to drive measurable outcomes in cost, quality, safety, and operational effectiveness while supporting the organization's commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

  • Education
    • Bachelor's Degree (Required)

    Certification/Licensure
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (Preferred)

    Experience
    • Experience supporting process improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Rapid Improvement, Process Redesign, Reengineering, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), or similar frameworks.

    • Demonstrated ability to assist with project planning, implementation, and execution of operational or transformational improvement initiatives.

    • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and organizational leaders to identify process improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.

    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project timelines.

    • Experience utilizing data, metrics, and performance measures to evaluate outcomes, improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support organizational goals.

    • Excellent communication and change management skills, with the ability to support stakeholders through process, technology, and workflow changes.


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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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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Size
30,000 employees
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