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This position supports operational, clinical and cost improvement initiatives throughout the organization.  Facilitates process and operational improvement projects by functioning as an analyst and/or project manager as required.  Responsible for working with leadership in a consultative role to plan, design and manage projects that improve complex processes or result in the implementation of new programs.  Plans, coordinates and conducts studies to produce operational best-demonstrated practices; analyzes and evaluates departmental organization, processes, methods, and equipment; recommends changes or improvements based on study results.  Develops methods for measuring outcomes against standards; assists in the identification of criterions and effective qualitative/quantitative measurement tools.  Key to this role is the identification of waste, the analysis of suggestions for change and appropriate data analysis necessary to support clinical, operational and managerial decision making.  The position acts as a change agent to promote process transformation and drives the transition and changes that lead to improved processes and organizational performance.  This position is the subject matter expert in lean, six sigma and process excellence.JOB QUALIFICATIONS•Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Clinical area, Business or Industrial Engineering.  Master's detree preferred.•4-6 years experience in industrial or management engineering, healthcare administration, healthcare financial analysis, healthcare decision support or healthcare process improvement. •2-4 years experience in process improvement methodologies, including but not limited to, Six Sigma, Lean, Change Management, Rapid Process Improvement and Project Management.•Ogranizational, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.  •Strong grammar, problem solving, analytical,  performance improvement and project management skills.  •Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.  •Must have priority setting and multi-tasking skills.  •Demonstrated ability to facilitate teams and work collaboratively with other departments.  •Strong computer and microsoft office skills required.  •Proven working knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies preferred.