What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE SPECIALIST I position at Cooper University Health Care?
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
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Short Description
Lead or Co-lead Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement methodology from project request to transition back to sponsors and process owners, delivering quality, service, and safety improvements and cost savings for the departments involved and for the health system. |
Work to complete assigned projects within agreed upon timeframes, identifying and escalating any risks, mitigation plans and constraints. |
Work closely with champions, sponsors, stakeholders, informatics and IT staff to create tactics, approach and timelines for projects, focusing on clinical/business process improvements. |
Assist in the training of tools throughout the organization to build a continuous improvement culture. |
Participates with black belts and program/project managers on larger and system-wide projects in support of Cooper’s strategic initiatives. |
Experience Required
Experience | Required | Preferred | Special Considerations |
| Experience | Required | Preferred | Special Considerations |
0-2 years | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 6-10 years | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
3-5 years | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| 10 years | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Special Considerations Explained (if needed): | 1 to 3 years’ experience must be improvement science (i.e.: Lean Six Sigma, PDSA etc.) related |
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree
5 years of relevant experience in healthcare process improvement required
