Johns Hopkins Hospital ยท 3 hours ago
Sr. Performance Improvement Specialist
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$37.04/hr - $61.16/hr
5+ years expJohns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a Senior Performance Improvement Specialist to manage and facilitate complex projects aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and quality of healthcare. The role involves applying improvement methodologies and change management strategies to design new systems and processes while re-engineering existing ones to improve operational safety and quality of care.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Manage and facilitate the identification, implementation, and ongoing measurement of multiple, complex projects under limited guidance
Apply improvement methodology coupled with change management strategies to projects
Design new systems and processes and re-engineer existing processes and systems to improve operational safety and quality of care
Assist in creating a culture of continuous improvement by managing multiple high-level projects
Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the use of a diverse set of methods for developing processes and changes that lead to improvement, data analysis, and simulation modeling
Apply specialized skill set for accelerated change and waste reduction to accomplish entity goals around opportunities for improvement
Demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills to effectively lead teams and drive projects to completion
Demonstrate ownership of assigned, complex projects and guide others as a subject matter expert
Use effective chartering techniques to appropriately and efficiently scope projects and link them to the organization's overall strategic plan and key work processes
Work independently to complete projects according to agreed-upon project timelines, achieving milestones and deliverables as per the plan
Use proven methods to work more effectively with colleagues, organize and lead improvement teams, and handle difficult conversations
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Administration, or another relevant field is required
Minimum five (5) years of experience working in an operational environment in healthcare that must include two (2) years of experience in supporting organizational change, Project Management, Change Management, and Performance/Process Improvement
Completion/Certification of Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma, Lean, or similar training as designated by the department within 1 year of hire and/or promotion into the position
Advanced knowledge of project management, standard process improvement methodologies, planning, and administrative theory
Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the use of a diverse set of methods for developing processes and changes that lead to improvement, data analysis, and simulation modeling
Apply specialized skill set for accelerated change and waste reduction to accomplish entity goals around opportunities for improvement
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of process improvement tools and their applicability in a healthcare setting
Demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills consistently to effectively lead teams and drive projects to completion
Demonstrate ownership of assigned, complex projects and the expertise to guide others as a subject matter expert
Analytical ability to identify and illustrate relationships among complex activities
Advanced in spreadsheet, database, presentation, and word processing software
Ability to generate change through influence rather than authority, using a proven framework to direct and accelerate organizational transformation
Provide workgroups, committees, and task forces with exceptional facilitation, educational, and communication skills, both written and verbal
Use effective chartering techniques to appropriately and efficiently scope projects and link them to the organization's overall strategic plan and key work processes
Work independently and intentionally to complete projects according to agreed-upon project timelines, achieving milestones and deliverables as per the plan
Use proven methods to work more effectively with colleagues, organize and lead improvement teams, and handle difficult conversations, coupled with strong consultative skills
Preferred
A Master's degree in Business, Health Administration, or other relevant field is preferred
Consultant experience desired
Benefits
Career growth and development
Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
Diverse and collaborative working environment
Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
Company
Johns Hopkins Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe.
Founded in 1889Baltimore, Maryland, US
10001+ employees
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