Lean Transformation Coordinator

Bethel​, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people. 

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health. 

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit 
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation – We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

Position Summary: Responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing Leann process improvement activities. Assists in the development of training material, tools, forms, and templates. Gathers and develops content for Lean communication. Coordinate Lean process improvement special projects. Participate in department planning and goal setting. Believe in and promote Napartet and all corporate endeavors.

Position Qualifications: 

Minimum Education - Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a health-related
Demonstrated Lean or process improvement experience preferred.

Minimum Experience -Two years experience in a multicultural, rural healthcare setting. Preferred experience in process improvement. Preferred experience in training development and coordination.  Preferred experience in outreach, public speaking, and education activities.

License, Certification, Registration - None.

Equipment/Tools- Strong computer skills with experience in MS Office and Zoom.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
REQUIRED:  A general knowledge of lean process improvement and methods; communication skills; strong collaborative and interpersonal skills; computer skills to include word processing, data entry and spreadsheets.

PREFFERED: A professional, working knowledge of training and event planning; knowledge of social and economic conditions of Alaska Native cultures to enhance the relevance of proposed solutions; bi-lingual (Yup’ik/English).  

Supervisory Responsibilities -None.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

 

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Additional Information:

ID:	16700
Location:	Bethel
Department:	Lean
Employment Duration:	80 Full time
Temporary Status:	Not Applicable
Hours per Week:	40
Minimum Hourly Pay:	32.88
FLSA Status:	Exempt

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Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. 

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)