Process Engineer - Financial

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

37d • Hybrid

About The Position

Transform the Future of Healthcare Finance in the Heart of Omaha. Are you an Industrial Engineer who sees the "why" behind the numbers? At Nebraska Medicine, we don’t just manage budgets; we optimize the engines that allow us to provide extraordinary care. We are looking for a Process Engineer – Finance to lead our most critical transformational work. In this high-impact role, you won’t just be sitting behind a spreadsheet—you’ll be on the floor, collaborating with senior leadership and multi-functional teams to design Lean workflows, implement cutting-edge technology, and build the staffing models of the future. If you are a continuous improvement expert ready to apply Six Sigma precision to a mission-driven academic health network, we want to meet you. Join us in Omaha and help us define what’s next for Nebraska’s leading healthcare system. Details: Process Engineer - Financial Candidate must live in Nebraska or Iowa This is a hybrid position, must be able to work on campus majority time Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with professional certifications, i.e. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) or similar Resume REQUIRED for consideration Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine! Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Financial Process Engineer to join us in establishing a culture of collaboration and performance. You will use Lean principles to improve processes and financial performance of the health system. The Financial Process Engineer oversees the design and implementation of process improvement projects to achieve the objectives and key results of Nebraska Medicine. Process Engineers are responsible for the assessment, design, development, and implementation of process improvement strategies, optimization of current processes, and maintaining process documentation by using industrial engineering and other Lean tools to assess and identify opportunities to improve process efficiency and resource allocation. Collaborate with leaders and colleagues across the health system to develop and implement improved workflows) and ensure optimal resource levels.

Requirements

• BS in industrial engineering or equivalent analytical degree required
• A minimum of one year of work experience required (including internships or co-op experience)
• Operational knowledge of healthcare areas such as nursing, perioperative services, emergency department and support services required.
• Ability to provide oral and written technical guidance, training, and policy interpretation related to continuous improvement processes including excellent presentation and facilitation skills required.
• Must have experience with process simulations and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to review and make recommendations regarding expenditure proposals and cost justification analyses, including the review of quantitative and qualitative analyses of proposed purchases required.
• Ability to lead multi-functional performance improvement teams in the establishment of best practices and their continuous improvement required.
• Ability to develop and implement technical solutions regarding equipment and optimization of space, equipment, and complement to meet new or changed processing requirements required.
• Ability to collect and analyze data, test hypotheses, evaluate and present results providing fact-based solution strategies for key business issues required.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate the activities of others to meet project objectives, including organizing, assigning, and monitoring the work, establishing effective work relationships, and facilitating the flow of work-related information required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional certifications, i.e. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) or similar preferred.
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques such as Lean, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, process mapping, time studies, staffing analysis, and change management preferred.
• Exposure to specific process mapping tools and data analytics tools such as Excel, Tableau preferred.

Benefits

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level