Senior Process Improvement Consultant - Provider Onboarding

The Senior Process Improvement Consultant is responsible for identifying and executing large-scale process improvement opportunities and initiatives, monitoring projects and facilitating cross-functional project teams. This position will also drive process and systemwide issue resolution. This resolution work includes serving as the team's representative and partnering with other leaders in the enterprise to ensure success. The Senior Consultant is also expected to act as a trainer and mentor to other team members.

Analyzes and identifies opportunities for business or system process improvements, and develops initiatives to address identified opportunities.

Leads large scale business process improvement initiatives resulting in significant improvements in customer satisfaction, increased revenue and decreased operations costs.

Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify resources, mitigate risks, resolve issues and provide key performance indicators and updates to project status.

Acts as a subject matter expert and consultant for team members on complex or escalated process improvement tasks or issues.

Responsible for building and maintaining a strong knowledge base in assigned areas of expertise.

Manages communication, collaboration and co-operation amongst cross divisional stakeholders including Senior Executive leaders.

Mentors others in process improvement initiatives.

Lends technical and functional systems-specific knowledge throughout the end to end process.

Provides training and guidance to functional areas to assist with the implementation and maintenance of process improvement initiatives.

Leads and participates in cross-functional meetings to update stakeholders on pertinent issue resolutions, process changes, and system enhancements.

• 4+ years of related experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and can perform extensive data and root cause analysis.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more aspects of Contract Configuration (e.g. Contracts, Implementation, Group, Benefits, Enrollment, Billing, Provider and related set-up and configuration).
• Experience assessing future business needs and feasibility requests related to aspects of Contract Configuration.
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain analytical tools and models.
• High level of knowledge of contract/policy processing concepts, policies, guidelines and systems.
• Aptitude to learn and develop proficiencies with new concepts, legal requirements, processes and technology.
• Ability to effectively adapt to change and is comfortable handling risk and uncertainty.
• High level understanding of process flows and can identify roadblocks and devise solutions to improve processes.
• PC literacy; MSOffice skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams) with strong Word skills; Smartsheet certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present written information and findings; ability to communicate concepts; ability to make executive-level presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact well with co-workers and outside contacts; work independently and/or as part of the team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to encourage innovation teamwork and build effective teams.

Licenses
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Preferred.

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. 
Pay Grade 23. $106,400 - $230,600 Nationally

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay 
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations  This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.   Important Work Authorization Information  Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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