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Job Title: Process Improvement Specialist
Company Name: Providence
Location: Missoula, MT USA
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 03/26/2026
Expire Date: 04/25/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Other / General
Job Description
Process Improvement Specialist

Description



Under the general direction of the Manager, Process Improvement, partners with core leaders, caregivers & physicians to facilitate, create and implement process and systems improvement (Lean Healthcare). Assists in developing measurement tools to determine efficacy. Facilitates, trains and advises others regarding process and systems improvement. Develops appropriate training materials.



Providence caregivers are not simply valued theyre invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.



Required Qualifications:




  • Bachelors Degree in a relevant field or equivalent educ/experience


  • 3 years experience in project management, healthcare, and/or in a position directly applying lean techniques and quality problem solving techniques.


  • Experience in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.



Preferred Qualifications:




  • Experience developing and delivering educational materials in a group setting.


  • Experience in a health care environment.


  • Experience in Lean, Six-Sigma, or Quality Engineering.



Why Join Providence?



Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.



About Providence



At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of Know me, care for me, ease my way. Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, well walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.



Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.



Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.



Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.



About the Team



Providence has a long-standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montanas largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient-centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable.



Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not-for-profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services.



Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.



Requsition ID: 419617


Company: Providence Jobs


Job Category: Process Improvements


Job Function: Quality/Process Improvements


Job Schedule: Full time


Job Shift: Day


Career Track: Business Professional


Department: 3500 MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING


Address: MT Missoula 500 W Broadway


Work Location: St Patrick Hospital-Broadway Bldg-Missoula MT


Workplace Type: On-site


Pay Range: $34.26 - $53.18


The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.



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Website:https://rr.jobsyn.org/A9039F471BCE46DF85B5271DBCCBCF662407
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