UnityPoint Health · 17 hours ago
Process Improvement Engineer
Sioux City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expUnityPoint Health is a recognized healthcare provider committed to fostering a culture of belonging and exceptional employment experience. The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for building a culture of continuous improvement by partnering with stakeholders, utilizing various process improvement methodologies, and ensuring excellent customer service.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Partners with key stakeholders and managers and provides consultation as a subject matter expert
Investigates core business processes, and develops recommendations for improvement and facilitates implementation to resolve matters of significance on behalf of management
Effectively facilitates a variety of audiences through a variety of methods
Carries out major assignments in conducting operations by improving processes and efficiencies
Partners with Analytics to support data collection and analysis
Organizes work efforts and accountability in a project environment
Prepares documentation and supplies
Strong understanding of process improvement tools and methodologies
Ability to mentor staff
Easily translates process improvement to individual needs with staff
Adaptable to meet the needs of our customers
Attend and participate in team meetings
Aid in the development of an action plan for department opportunities for improvement
Keeps the patient as the center of decision making
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field or direct and applicable work experience required
0 – 5 years experience
Certification in at least 1 of the following: Lean, Six Sigma, WorkOut, or Change Management is required
Charter creation
Process mapping
Gap Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Action Planning
Control Plan
Data Analysis
Proficient in Microsoft: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, SharePoint
Work requires occasional travel to UPH affiliates. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle
Benefits
Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Company
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is an integrated health system that provide a full range of coordinated care to patients and families.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.19MKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2025-11-20Grant
2014-02-12Grant· $0.19M
Leadership Team
MarCia Ekworomadu
Vice President, Operations- Oncology Service Line
Carmen Kleinsmith
Chief Nursing Officer
Recent News
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