Operational Excellence Specialist WMCG - Augusta Georgia at Devyani Food Industries Limited (DFIL)

Augusta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lean, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Project Management, Data Analysis, Patient Safety, Cost Reduction, Quality Improvement, Healthcare, Collaboration, Patient Experience, Performance Management, Operational Excellence, Evidence-Based Practice, Team Leadership, Value-Based Care

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Job Summary: The Operational Excellence Specialist facilitates process and performance improvement activities throughout the WMCG Enterprise. This role facilitates performance improvement projects that have been assigned by Operational Excellence management. These projects may focus on improvement in clinical outcomes, patient safety, cost reduction and efficiency, revenue cycle, clinical utilization and management, integrated growth and performance management, and patient/customer experience. Additionally, these projects may be focused on implementation of new and innovative ways to conduct business and processes. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Identifies, collects, analyzes, and summarizes data that relates to assigned process improvement projects and documents this information in the department project database. Gathers data through collection methods such as the functional Lean and Six Sigma tools and practices of Flowcharting/VSM, Brainstorm and Affinity Diagrams, Cause and Effect Diagrams and other tools commensurate with competency and training. Under moderate supervision, coordinates performance improvement events/projects by leading small teams in the use of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, tools, and other techniques to optimize processes, eliminate waste, improve quality, and reduce costs. Stays informed and competent in the most current approaches, methodologies, and evidence-based practice in the disciplines of Lean and Six Sigma, Project Management and how to apply these principals in a hospital/healthcare setting. Actively supports the Department of Operational Excellence in the development of relationships and strategies for collaboration with hospitals/health staff and patients to promote value-based care delivery. Supports a culture of Patient and Family Centered Care through projects and activities focused on the patient experience and is responsive to patients/families concerns and grievances as indicated. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Bachelors Public Health or Bachelors Business Administration/Management or Bachelors Nursing or Bachelors Information Technology or Bachelors Other Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. or CSSYB - Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt within 1 Year Additional License(s) and Certification(s): CSSYB- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Upon Hire Preferred Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years a healthcare or business setting with a focus on process and performance improvement and/or project management. Required or Minimum 4 years a healthcare or business setting with a focus on process and performance improvement and/or project management. Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma and other continuous process and performance methodologies High Previous experience working in an Operational Excellence (OpEx), Performance Improvement, Quality, or related department in a healthcare setting Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Responsibilities

The Operational Excellence Specialist facilitates process and performance improvement activities throughout the WMCG Enterprise. This role involves leading performance improvement projects focused on clinical outcomes, patient safety, cost reduction, and enhancing patient/customer experience.