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Job Summary:

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt collaborating with leadership, will identify opportunities, execute and manage a project portfolio that results in the transformation of health care delivery.  The BB will implement process innovations using Lean Six Sigma methodology and other strategic and process improvement tools, for breakthrough strategies across institutional and functional boundaries to meet the operational imperatives of the organization. Project work focus is on cost reduction and efficiency, clinical utilization and management, integrated growth and performance management, physician alignment, population health management, access to care and patient/customer experience.

Position Responsibilities

Utilizing professional expertise and experience design and execute implementation plans, with speed, and the development of process monitoring measures

Define parameters and objectives of work to be completed, selecting the most suitable techniques and  methodologies to accomplish desired objectives

Provides expertise regarding team dynamics and change management, process redesign strategies, performance improvement tool sets and technical expertise such as statistical process control, process flow and data analytics

Analyzes information and data to arrive at findings and recommendations

Partner with leaders and champions to drive results, assuring the linkage between projects and business/customer priorities

Assure the transfer of new solutions and processes

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the application of DMAIC methodology and Lean principles, or successful completion and demonstrated proficiency in Virtua’s Operational Excellence courses including – but not limited to – Continuous Process Improvement Fundamentals, PDSA, and Facilitation Fundamentals

Proven results through their past project portfolio.

Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, resolve problems and present appropriate business solutions and recommendations.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams ranging from executive to staff level employees.

Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills.

Ability to make quality, independent decisions, work effectively and efficiently under time deadlines, ambiguity and multiple interruptions.

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree, Masters Preferred in a relevant business discipline

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, i.e. ASQ,  Accredited University/program. Must be certified or obtain certification within 12 months of hire.

Training in change management, as well as Virtua’s Operational Excellence courses

Annual Salary: $95,830 - $157,932 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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