Business Assurance Specialist

Corewell Health
Corewell Health

Full-time

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Posted on Sep 23, 2026

This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence at least one day per week. In addition, this position participates in an on-call rotation approximately every fourth week, supporting emergency response and business continuity efforts outside of regular business hours.

When critical events threaten healthcare operations, from severe weather and utility failures to large-scale technology outages and other emergency or disaster situations, our Business Assurance team steps in to keep business and operations moving forward. As a Business Assurance Specialist, you'll play a key role in helping Corewell Health prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions that impact hospitals, ambulatory sites, and rehabilitation and nursing centers across West Michigan. Working alongside a diverse team of emergency management professionals, nurses, law enforcement specialists, and public safety/public health experts, you'll help coordinate incident response, support emergency operations, assess risks, and ensure our teams can continue delivering exceptional care when it matters most.

Ready to put your emergency management expertise to work in a role with real-world impact? Join a team trusted to lead through uncertainty, strengthen organizational resilience, and help ensure uninterrupted care for the communities we serve.


Job Summary

Based upon divisional and team member needs, and a sound understanding of applicable business or clinical operations and industry requirements, formulates and defines large and/or complex objectives due to the interruption of normal operations. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems, considering software applications, capacity, resource availability, operating time and form of desired results. Includes analysis of business and clinical risks, documentation of requirements. Participates in project leadership by documenting scope and defining implementation procedures. Provides project management, often leading work on new implementations, incident response, and handling multiple projects simultaneously. Documents and drives best practices throughout the system. Team members in this position are effective and self-sufficient, and regularly provide guidance and training to team members across the organization.


Essential Functions

  • Aware of the implications of applying new/differing best practice to the current business environment, along with an understanding of relevant business or clinical systems and industry requirements, leads the use of research and analysis to define large and/or complex systems objectives for developing new, or improving existing, response mechanisms.
  • Accountable for appropriate risk assessments, working with users to define their needs in the event of a disaster, documenting those requirements, and working to mitigate the impact of loss related to those needs.
  • Takes ownership of the operational support for assigned facilities, including leading the creation of written response plans and facilitating knowledge transfer between leaders, teams, and individuals involved in support.
  • Manages and maintains customer relationships and resolves their concerns. Leads and coaches others in troubleshooting issues during an incident. Accountable for resolution of issues, and leads collaboration with support teams to resolve improvement items discovered during real life incidents or exercises, using established BA procedures for incident response and situation management.
  • Leads risk assessments, and the analysis of incidents, through incident debriefing and information gathering. Makes changes to response plans and incident response protocols based on previous responses.
  • Effectively communicates to leadership the status and resolution plan for complex issues in technology, plant operations, security, and other issues impacting operations.
  • Stays informed of evolving business and clinical requirements, industry trends, and technology advancements. Analyzes the impact of changes on current technology environments and develops recommendations aligned with best practices. Communicates complex concepts, including pros, cons, risks, and opportunities, to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
  • Provides mentorship to less senior team members and is accountable as a role model for customer service excellence. Seen and used by team members as a “go to” person for expertise in business systems analysis. May also be seen as an expert in the industry outside of the organization.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • 2 years of hospital emergency preparedness
  • Able to work on-call rotation outside of regular business hours (every fourth week)

Preferred

  • Master's Degree in a related field

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.



How Corewell Health cares for you

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Business Assurance - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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