Inova Health System
Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist
PayCompetitive
LocationFalls Church/Virginia
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 651231
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
- Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!
- Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child
- Retirement benefits with match from day one
- Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
- Competitive salary: Pay based experience
- Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work
- Partners with leaders to support high-profile projects that transform the way we care for patients across our health system, often acting as a strategic advisor system-wide projects sponsored by C-Suite team members.
- Leads cross-functional teams through a methodical process to assess, improve and sustain results while leveraging Project Management and Continuous Improvement best practices.
- Develops and delivers project communications which includes executive-level presentations.
- Coaches clinical and system service team members (executive and c-suite leaders) in Continuous Improvement fundamentals.
- Applies and teaches the Continuous Improvement toolset (DMAIC, process mapping, standard work, visual management, as examples) for use in a variety of settings including clinical, support, and executive.
- Participates in creating and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the team and across the organization by encouraging employees to identify areas for improvement and contributing to the development of a more efficient and effective organization.
- Mentors and supports the members of the Continuous Improvement team to advance their technical and adaptive skills.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist leads a team through complex problem-solving and facilitates cross-functional teams. Advises the executive leadership team, while using continuous improvement and project management methodologies to drive initiatives forward.
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm) ; Hybrid Requirements: Must report in-person three times per week.
Inova Benefits and Perks:
See Full List of Benefits Here: 2023 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE
Job Responsibilities:
Requirements:Experience - 5 Toyota Production System fluency.
Education - Bachelors Degree Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree).
Certification - Six Sigma Black Belt (must be obtained within Six Months).
About the company
Inova Health System is a non-profit health organization based in Falls Church, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. The system is a network of hospitals, outpatient services, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and healthcare centers.