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Sr. Process Optimization

At Houston Methodist, the Sr. Process Optimization position is responsible for providing senior level support for a hospital wide decision support framework that will provide the organization with the appropriate tools, evidence and knowledge to optimize effective evidence-based decision-making. Pursues and implements innovative approaches to data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation in order to support planning and decision-making at all levels of the organization. Leads organizational efforts for business process improvement, change management, systems redesign and integration, and solution development. Mentors more junior team members as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Five years experience working with decision support systems
• Healthcare industry experience preferred

Skills and abilities:

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers
• Strong data analysis and problem resolution skills
• Knowledge of time & attendance and scheduling practices
• Extensive knowledge of current technologies, data warehousing and statistics
• Strong ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks
• Knowledge of Health Care Industry preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills

Essential functions:

• Supports team by maintaining and improving the quality and integrity of data collected for decision-making
• Communicates effectively with end users, vendors, peers and management on system related topics and issues
• Serves as role model, mentors and supports Process Optimization Specialist as needed
• Analyzes and makes recommendations for improved data quality
• Partners with stakeholders to identify areas of inefficiency/duplications as well as areas of efficiency
• Leads or participates in process improvement projects and committees charged with improving patient care delivery systems and processes
• Assists team in the development, implementation, and maintenance of automated and integrated methodologies for data collection, retrieval presentation, analysis and interpretation
• Ensures all reported data and information are accurate, consistent, relevant and timely
• Identify financial and statistical information needed to support decision makers
• Participates in the selection process and implementation of new solutions that improve integration/optimization of processes/systems
• Supports operational teams by providing advice in operational and strategic technology decisions

Supplemental requirements:

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: Yes
• On Call: No
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.