--- title: Process Improvement Specialist description: Ardent Health Services is hiring for the Process Improvement Specialist role in Brentwood, TN. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/process-improvement-specialist-at-ardent-health-partners-inc-01a0dc47-b288-75fb-a1c3-86616a5a390b date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Ardent Health Services as Process Improvement Specialist in Brentwood, TN. Full-time role. Requires 3+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/17tbvn.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Ardent Health Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ardent-health-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Brentwood, TN | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 09, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Ardent Health Services sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Ardent Health Services. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $70,000 – $87,000 a year (median $79,000). ## Description **Overview** **Ardent Health** is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another.   Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare’s best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach.   Ardent includes: - 30 hospitals - 280 sites of care - 4,281 beds - 24,000+ team members - 8,200+ nurses - 1,800+ aligned providers - 5.8M annual provider encounters - 421 medical residents   Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed.   We believe it is this mix of corporate support and local autonomy that equips our teams for success.   **Job Overview:** The **Process Improvement Specialist** leads process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and compliance across the organization. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role supports scalable solutions, drives innovation through Lean Six Sigma practices, and ensures consistent documentation and performance standards **Responsibilities** - Analyze, develop, and optimize service processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. - Implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify and eliminate waste and variability. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Clinical Quality, Ambulatory, IT, EPMO, etc. - Support new team and organizational designs by developing scalable, compliant, and cost-effective processes. - Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and validation protocols in compliance with applicable regulations. - Drive the implementation of process controls, automated solutions, and performance metrics. - Evaluate and integrate new technologies or equipment as needed to enhance productivity. - Develop and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect newly implemented processes and ensure consistent operational excellence. **Qualifications** Job Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Administration, or related field. - 3+ years of experience as a process engineer in the healthcare sector (medical devices, pharma, biotech, or healthcare services). - Strong knowledge of regulatory standards. - Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma. - Demonstrated success in process improvement projects with measurable impact. - Strong data analysis and dashboarding skills (Power BI, Tableau, etc.). - Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills. - Lean Six Sigma certification required within one year of hire. ## Skills - Project Management - Lean Project Management - Performance Measurement - Clinical Quality - Medical Devices - Tableau (Business Intelligence Software) - Process Improvement - Statistics - Dashboard Reporting - Lean Six Sigma - Standard Operating Procedures (Sop) - Process Documentation - Data Analysis - Operational Excellence - Communication - Lean Six Sigma Certification - Process Control - Validation Protocols - Power BI ## Related - [More jobs at Ardent Health Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ardent-health-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Strategy & Consulting jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/strategy-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Business Operations Analyst jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/strategy-and-consulting/business-operations-analyst?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 57445 jobs - [Ardent Health Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ardent-health-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1459 jobs - [Brentwood, TN](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee/brentwood?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 747 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 57445 jobs - [Ardent Health Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ardent-health-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1459 jobs - [Brentwood, TN](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee/brentwood?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 747 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)