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After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human ResourcesImportant Applications Instructions:Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.Job Requisition ID:R00039891Job Category:Professional and TechnicalOrganization:SC-Clinical CategoryManagement/ProcurementLocation/s:Main Campus JacksonJob Title:Value Analysis - Coordinator - Strategic SourcingJob Summary:To assist Value Analysis RN Category Manager with cost savings identification, analysis, and implementation activities of the UMMC value analysis program. To facilitate data integration, research analysis, savings validation analysis, and implementation management. To identify opportunities for savings based on standardization of supplies and services, leverage of combined purchasing volume, pricing parity, and consolidation to provide for strategic sourcing and services. To perform comprehensive cost/clinical analysis for determination of impact on standard of care and financial operations including revenue cycle impact of current and recommended changes. To communicate with clinical caregivers and physician team for product preferences and/or needs.Education & ExperienceEducation and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination ofeducation/experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/AKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of excel, word, and report writer. Data or financial analyst experience, preferably in healthcare. Experience in producing PowerPoint and Excel presentations.Responsibilities
Researches product and vendor information and prepares comprehensive clinical cost analysis that includes the impact on standard of care, financial operations, and the revenue cycle impact of recommended changes.
Collaborates with stakeholders to determine needs/wants relating to preference, supply, and services.
Assists with sourcing and gaining approval for alternate products when sustained issues arise with product availability or supplier services. Assists with maintaining documentation associated with approved alternates.
Assists Category Management with communicating and tracking product recalls and product substitutions
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Performs, coordinates, and maintains data integrity; analyzes cost savings opportunities; and prepares analysis to present for critical decision making. Manipulates and evaluates data as it relates to the end user. Maintains records of approved/denied requests and implemented process improvement initiatives to document the outcomes.
Manages and prepares presentations. Supports Value Analysis RN Category Manager, Category Management staff, and various Value Analysis committees in identifying new or alternative sources of products, services or processes, to ensure maximum cost effectiveness.
Conducts and schedules meetings and/or presentations related to Value Analysis opportunities.
Coordinates educational programs related to products, services, and processes.
Assists with the management of products, services, and process related value analysis.
Assist Category Management with conversion processes. Works with appropriate stakeholders to investigate, monitor, and report, on compliance of implemented changes in products, services and processes.
Manages systems Value Analysis software and provides education related to software to stakeholders.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)Time Type:Full time[]{st=""}
