Ardent Health Services

Process Improvement Specialist

Ardent Health Services • $80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Administration, or related field.
  • 3+ years as a process engineer in the healthcare sector (medical devices, pharma, biotech, or healthcare services).
  • Proficiency in regulatory standards relevant to healthcare.
  • Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and practices.
  • Record of successful process improvement projects with quantifiable results.
  • Strong skills in data analysis and dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Strong communication, documentation, and project management capabilities.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, develop, and optimize service processes for efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • Implement Lean Six Sigma to eliminate waste and variability.
  • Collaborate with teams across Operations, Clinical Quality, Ambulatory, IT, and EPMO.
  • Support organizational redesign by creating scalable and compliant processes.
  • Document processes, SOPs, and validation protocols in line with regulations.
  • Drive implementation of process controls, automated solutions, and performance metrics.
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance productivity.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead impactful process improvement initiatives.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive innovation.
  • Focus on compliance and regulatory standards in healthcare operations.
  • Emphasis on professional development through Lean Six Sigma certification.
  • Access to advanced data analysis tools for impactful decision-making.
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

The Process Improvement Specialist leads process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and compliance across the organization. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role supports scalable solutions, drives innovation through Lean Six Sigma practices, and ensures consistent documentation and performance standards

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, develop, and optimize service processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • Implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify and eliminate waste and variability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Clinical Quality, Ambulatory, IT, EPMO, etc.
  • Support new team and organizational designs by developing scalable, compliant, and cost-effective processes.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and validation protocols in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Drive the implementation of process controls, automated solutions, and performance metrics.
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies or equipment as needed to enhance productivity.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect newly implemented processes and ensure consistent operational excellence.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Administration, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as a process engineer in the healthcare sector (medical devices, pharma, biotech, or healthcare services).
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory standards.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma.
  • Demonstrated success in process improvement projects with measurable impact.
  • Strong data analysis and dashboarding skills (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification required within one year of hire.e

About Ardent Health Services

Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the United States. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. Ardent Health Services is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to patients and their families. The company's mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves by providing compassionate, personalized care.
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Size
30,000 employees
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Founded
1993

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