Process Improvement Consultant

Akkodis is seeking a Process Improvement Consultant role is a 3 to 6 Months Contract with a client located in Portland, OR. Pay Range: $40-$48/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Performance Improvement Consultant to support ambulatory access initiatives across a large academic healthcare system. In this role, you will provide leadership, coaching, and technical expertise to improve patient access, optimize capacity management, and drive enterprise level performance improvement strategies.This is a highly visible position working closely with senior leaders, physicians, and operational teams to advance strategic initiatives and improve access to care.What You’ll DoLead Strategy DeploymentDrive structured problem solving using A3 methodology and Lean principles across ambulatory carePartner with executive leadership to align performance improvement work with strategic goalsSupport development and execution of enterprise wide performance excellence initiativesProvide Expert Coaching and ConsultationServe as a trusted advisor on Lean and performance improvement methodologiesCoach senior leaders, managers, and teams to implement and sustain improvement practicesSupport development of internal performance improvement staff and consultantsFacilitate Complex Improvement InitiativesLead large scale, high impact projects focused on improving access and operational performanceApply advanced Lean tools and change management techniquesEstablish standard work and management systems to ensure sustainability of improvementsDeliver Training and EducationDesign and deliver training programs for leaders and teamsDevelop curriculum focused on patient access, performance improvement, and operational excellenceBuild internal capability across the organization through education and coachingRequired QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, engineering, science, or a related fieldRelevant training in Lean, performance improvement, change management, or project managementExperienceMinimum 7 years of performance improvement experienceOR5 years of healthcare experience plus 3 years of leadership or performance improvement experienceHands on experience with Lean methodologiesExperience facilitating training and coaching teamsPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degreeExperience working with senior leadership at the system or service line levelHealthcare setting experience strongly preferredKey Skills and KnowledgeStrong facilitation and project management skills with proven success in Lean initiativesAdvanced knowledge of Lean tools, methods, and process improvement techniquesAbility to coach and influence at all levels of an organizationStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience with data analysis and statistical toolsProficiency with Microsoft Office and related business applicationsCertificationsRequired: Lean CertificationPreferred: Six Sigma Master Black Belt or Lean SenseiChange Management certificationEPIC Cadence certificationIf you feel this is not something that you are currently interested in, but know of someone, that might be, please share the details with them or let me know their details so I can reach out to them! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance