What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Health System Engineer position at MUSC Health & Medical University of SC?
Job Description Summary
The Senior Health Systems Engineer plays a pivotal role within MUSC Health Performance Services, leading the charge in driving Performance Transformation initiatives. This pivotal role is responsible for spearheading the identification, diagnosis, and design of solutions aimed at addressing major opportunities for improvement within our health system. Additionally, the role takes the lead in developing and executing goal management and standard work plans across MUSC Health. Regular communication with Senior Management ensures alignment on project specifics and technical analyses.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005441 SYS - Performance Transformation
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
The Senior Health Systems Engineer plays a pivotal role within MUSC Health Performance Services, leading the charge in driving Performance Transformation initiatives. This pivotal role is responsible for spearheading the identification, diagnosis, and design of solutions aimed at addressing major opportunities for improvement within our health system. Additionally, the role takes the lead in developing and executing goal management and standard work plans across MUSC Health. Regular communication with Senior Management ensures alignment on project specifics and technical analyses.
Reporting directly to MUSC Health Performance Services leadership, the Senior Health Systems Engineer collaborates closely with executive, divisional, and ICCE (Integrated Centers of Clinical Excellence) / Service-Line leadership to support the organization's priorities in process improvement and standardization. A critical aspect of this role involves crafting and executing a strategic vision for Performance Transformation, ensuring alignment with MUSC Health's overarching goals, objectives, and key priorities.
In collaboration with cross-functional teams, the Senior Health Systems Engineer provides technical expertise in process optimization, waste reduction, and enhancing patient outcomes, all aimed at delivering high-quality healthcare services. This role may involve supervising the tasks of other Health Systems Engineers, or Analysts, guiding their performance through ongoing feedback to enhance competencies. Furthermore, the position facilitates the coordination of large multi-disciplinary groups comprising senior and clinical leadership to drive collective progress and achieve organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities :
Performance Analysis and Process Improvement : (40%)
- Conduct comprehensive analyses of health system processes, workflows, and outcomes.
- Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor system performance.
- Design and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or other improvement methodologies to streamline processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and test new strategies and interventions.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure successful adoption of performance improvement initiatives.
Project Management : (40%)
Technology Integration : (20%)
Position Requirements :
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Additional Job Description
Education : Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience : 4-6 years
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