Pay Range: $88,570 - $142,600Position Summary:This position serves as an expert in HealthPoint's lean methodology and is responsible for guiding value stream work based on organizational strategic priorities. Facilitates cross-departmental improvement activities that involve target setting, innovation, development of kaizen plans, etc. Collaborates with senior leaders, health center leaders, and TPIO leadership to design breakthrough approaches for advancing the organization along the transformation continuum. Coaches and mentors others, both within TPIO and throughout the organization on application of lean methodology.
Your contribution to the team includes: - Value Stream Improvement
- Guides the value stream team in developing kaizen strategy to attain future state goals.
- Leads, facilitates, and guides various improvement events like week-long RPIWs, 1-3 day kaizen events, and PDSAs.
- Coaches and supports key stakeholders to successfully implement the standard work using evidence-based change management strategies.
- Conducts routine assessments to measure the effectiveness of improvement activities.
- Education and Training Programs
- Designs, develops, and deploys in-house education and training programs like Lean for Leaders.
- Conducts routine evaluation of education programs using innovative methods to measure effectiveness.
- Supports the delivery of training programs.
- Serves as a resource to guide the participants in application of lean methodology to understand, run, and improve the business.
- Improvement Infrastructure Support
- Collaborates with the key stakeholders to ensure adherence to established standards for planning and conducting improvement events.
- Performs routine analysis to help understand current performance in relation to set expectations.
- Collaborates with business function leadership on improvement activities identified through value stream as well as non-value stream channels.
- Communications
- Routinely develops content for delivery through identified communication channels
- Maintains good attendance, is punctual and works full scheduled shift is a condition of employment.
- Demonstrates respectful, professional, and appropriate behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment
- Demonstrates a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of HealthPoint and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of integrity, wisdom, creativity, cooperation, responsibility and respect into appropriate programs and services.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings and participate in agency committees and task force activities as required.
Must have's you'll need to be successful: - Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare administration or public health or related field and five (5) plus years of experience in healthcare setting including three (3) years of demonstrated use of lean tools and concept for process and quality improvement and experience with successfully leading rapid process improvement workshops and kaizen activities which can be concurrent is required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree is a preferred.
- Advanced lean training or certification like lean six sigma green belt is required. Valid Washington State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record determined by HealthPoint's insurance carrier.
- This position must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret common industry related journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write reports and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, clients, external groups, and/or boards of directors.
- This position must have the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Work situations are vaguely defined, often unprecedented, and unique in character. Problems are very complex, abstract, conceptual, and long-term in nature. There is a continual requirement for strategic, innovative thought and synthesis of information as it pertains to work situations.
HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks. At HealthPoint, you'll find more than a job - you'll find meaningful work that strengthens the health of the communities we serve across King County. We're proud to invest in our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.
Benefits-eligible employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options.
- Financial wellbeing - Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match.
- Time to recharge - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Illness Time Away, eight (8) paid holidays, three (3) floating holidays, Compassion Time Away, and Opportunity Time Off for extended personal time away to rest and recharge.
- Well-being resources - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee wellness program, and access to voluntary benefits including supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance.
- Career development - Professional development, ongoing learning, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.
Join a team that is committed to improving health equity while making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients, our communities, and one another.
Immunization Requirements:
As a condition of employment, all new hires must provide proof of required vaccination and/or immunity for: - COVID-19 - HealthPoint does not accept the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as proof of vaccination. Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must provide documentation of an alternate COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine series.
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Varicella
- Annual Influenza
- TB QuantiFERON Gold titer draw
Employees working in a HealthPoint clinic must also provide proof of: - Tdap vaccination (within the last 10 years)
- Hepatitis B vaccination (for clinical positions with potential exposure to blood or bloodborne pathogens)
Documentation must be provided before your start date. If you are unable to provide documentation, HealthPoint can provide required vaccinations or immunity titers at no cost. 
