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Improvement Advisor

Grady Health System
vision insurance
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
80 Jesse Hill Junior Drive Southeast (Show on map)
Jul 20, 2025
Grady Health System offers many career paths for your professional growth. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!

JOB SUMMARY:
The Improvement Advisor (IA) or Robust Performance Improvement (RPI) Specialist is an integral role designed to support the Grady Health System on its journey to becoming and sustaining a highly reliable, highly efficient organization. You will facilitate the work of cross-functional teams that are chartered to deliver significant operational (clinical and non-clinical) improvements.You will help develop, improve, and implement processes and procedures meant to improve quality, patient safety, patient satisfaction, and overall operational efficiency throughout the network.
You will utilize PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), Lean, and Six Sigma improvement methodologies, robust data/statistical analytics, as well as change management in improvement work.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, healthcare, management science/operations research, organizational development, or a related field required, Master's preferred.
  • Seven (7) or more years of process improvement experience using Lean and/or Six Sigma tools in healthcare settings.
  • Certification in Six Sigma Green or Black Belt by the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint required; Access, Visio, and Project.
  • Experience with QI Macros or other PI tools..
  • Experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, Strata).

About Grady Health System:

  • Founded in 1892, Grady has served the community for over 130 years.
  • Facilities include hospitals, EMS services, neighborhood health centers, and specialized centers like the Burn Center and Stroke Center.
  • Invested $450 million in facility upgrades over the last three years, with over 719,000 patient visits annually.
  • Recognized as a "safety net health system," providing crucial services to the uninsured and financially challenged.
  • Operates 60 specialty care centers and seven neighborhood health centers.
  • Long-standing partnership with Emory School of Medicine.
  • Notable distinctions include Atlanta's only nationally verified Level 1 trauma center, the Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center, Georgia's sole Burn Center, the world's first 24/7 sickle cell center, and eight consecutive years as the #1 Most Wired Hospital.

Perks & Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
* Retirement savings plan
* Continuing education opportunities
* Professional development programs
* Employee assistance program
* Employee Wellness Initiatives

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