Process Engineer- Denver, CO - Full-time / Part-time

Pioneer Team background: The Pioneer team’s mission is to create the best processes and experiences that take place in our 2,000 dialysis clinics. Projects include a focus on labor, inventory, organizational structure, patient experience, and technology. The Pioneer mission is a top 3 priority for our executive team – if we are successful, we will create an efficient and innovative platform that will help us reach our goal to become the greatest healthcare community the world has ever seen.

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and refining systems and processes to meet key business objectives. Position has significant contribution or leads projects or parts of projects, investigates, and solves operational and business inefficiencies using analytical and process improvement methodologies. This position functions as an internal consultant primarily focused on developing new processes to improve the model of patient care in our clinics.

The Process Engineer: (Operations Innovation) will work on high priority COO initiatives by collaborating with senior operating leaders of DaVita Healthcare Partners.

The Engineer will be part of a team of highly motivated individuals with engineering, management consulting, investment banking and clinical experience, and is expected to effectively manage individual work streams . Topics will likely include:

Operationalizing strategies across Healthcare Partners, International and DaVita Strategic Business unit Large-scale operating model changes to drive efficiencies, satisfaction and prepare for healthcare reform

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive.

· Leverages continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six-Sigma) to structure and incubate improvement opportunities, including workflow mapping and time studies to determine root cause analyses

· Develops pragmatic and realistic solutions

· Builds complex models and conducts financial planning and analyses to assess impact

· Conveys findings in a cohesive story, including summarizing insights from analysis

· Works closely with front-line teammates and builds relationships with operators and clinicians

· Works as an integral member of the team including a variety of functional areas and experience

· Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement program

· Provides support, as needed, to the team especially during preparation for key milestones and meetings

· Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses on a broad array of issues across disciplines

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:

o Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training, as needed

o Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures

· Travels up to 50% of the time

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter. Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average. Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential. Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions. A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future. Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

· Bachelor's degree in related area required; B.A. in Industrial Engineering preferred

· Minimum of two (2) years' experience in operational business setting, industrial or process engineering

· Demonstrated competence in structural business process/workflow design analysis, project management, and performance improvement experience

· Experience supporting large-scale business transformation teams with tangible impact on operating results

· Demonstrated experience with statistical analyses

· Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Excel and other statistical programs; intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Healthcare background preferred

Join us as we pursue our vision " To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen . "

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