🚀 Continuous Improvement Leader - Patient Safety Program - UH Lakewood Medical Center (5 days per[...]

Continuous Improvement Specialist (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)

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Continuous Improvement Leader - Patient Safety Program - UH Lakewood Medical Center (5 days per week; 8:00a-4:30p; Mon-Fri) 101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location: UH Lakewood Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Patient Safety Program UHTMC

Position Type: Full time

Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week: 40

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization committed to enhancing patient outcomes and operational excellence. As a Continuous Improvement Specialist , you'll lead and mentor cross‑functional project teams using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive measurable improvements across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead and co‑design improvement projects focused on quality, safety, and efficiency in partnership with key stakeholders, including patients.
• Align project goals with regulatory standards and the organization's Annual Business Plan.
• Provide training and education on continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities and measure progress toward performance goals.
• Support a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business management, or equivalent experience
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or training (may be completed through TMC Training Commitment Agreement)
• Minimum 2 years of progressive healthcare experience
• Strong understanding of integrative and systems thinking
• Proven project management, analytical, and facilitation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a healthcare organization
• Supervisory experience
• Project Management or related professional certification