Overview

This position provides ongoing assessment of performance, facilitates prioritization of improvement activities, oversees performance improvement projects, and ensures successful project implementation within the Foundation Health Partners (FHP) system. In collaboration with the PI team, The Process Improvement Specialist empowers organizational change to improve quality, efficiency, effectiveness, timeliness, patient satisfaction, and financial performance. This position works with staff, management, physicians, and executives to eliminate waste and improve operational metrics throughout the continuum of care, as well as throughout FHP as a whole. All work processed by the incumbent is considered confidential and protected from discovery, pursuant to state statutes.

*Commitment Bonus, Relocation Assistance and Temporary Housing Assistance available!

**Starting wage begins at $31.32/Hr and INCREASES Based on Experience

About Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Position Available:

Monday - Friday

8 hour day shifts

40 hours per week

Responsibilities

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

Must possess a strong knowledge of business operations as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, healthcare administration, or related field. Must have a proficiency level typically attained with 3 years of experience in process improvement, safety, or quality management. Requires the ability to perform complex statistical analysis. Requires highly developed problem solving skills. Requires the ability to manage programs and projects. Requires demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and written communication skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSHealthcare industry experience highly preferred.Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred.PMP Certification preferred.Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; q qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.