Guidehouse · 1 month ago
Associate Director - Clinical Operations - Healthcare Supply Chain
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $259K/yr
7+ years expGuidehouse is a consulting firm specializing in healthcare solutions. The Associate Director - Clinical Operations will work with clients to enhance operational outcomes in healthcare supply chain management, leveraging data and best practices to drive improvements.
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Responsibilities
The Associate Director will work directly with clients to measurably improve their operational outcomes through a mix of workforce strategies, improvement in resource utilization and reduction in variation in care
He/she will work on the Guidehouse Commercial Healthcare Operational Effectiveness team driving margin and operational improvement at client provider organizations through a combination of data and business process analysis, project management, and deliverable creation
Ability to lead and mentor a team of resources, manage prioritization of tasks, and ensure accountability
Aptitude to lead meetings and conversations with client stakeholders, including executives
Ability to meet with and present to Guidehouse and client project executives on project status, potential risk, and issue resolution
Strong aptitude in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and assisting clients in optimizing supply chain processes in support of better use of their ERP system and integration with their EMR/EHR system
Enthusiasm and willingness to play lead role in Guidehouse Payer/Provider internal practice development activities
Curiosity and interest with client and Guidehouse teams to assess and implement supply chain improvement opportunities and savings initiatives relevant in the hospital environment
Expertise in sourcing, analyzing, negotiating, implementing, and validating contract management process steps
Ability to facilitate and lead the strategic sourcing process including contract negotiations and leveraging supplier relationships for categories including, but not limited to, clinical supplies, physician preference items, purchased services, lab, and pharmacy
Experience reviewing pricing and business terms for capital equipment, service contracts, and value-based or at-risk contracts
Experience with conducting formal business reviews that leverage a supplier scorecard process
Understanding of healthcare inventory management systems and general operations principles (i.e. P2P, shipping, receiving, inventory management, par planning and management, etc.)
Familiarity with health system Value Analysis programs
Ability to develop and deliver creative solutions to address needs throughout an organization including optimization of capital asset strategies, processing vendor transactions, and establishing system- and facility-level policies and processes
Aptitude to develop foundational training materials
Comfortable interfacing with hospital executives to report realized savings and to develop strategies for ongoing risk mitigation
Qualification
Required
Minimum bachelor's degree from accredited college, graduate degree preferred
Minimum 7-10+ years relevant work experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Strong written and oral communication skills
Previous consulting with demonstrated track record delivery of consulting engagements or health system leadership experience
Expertise in sourcing, analyzing, negotiating, implementing, and validating contract management process steps
Ability to facilitate and lead the strategic sourcing process including contract negotiations and leveraging supplier relationships for categories including, but not limited to, clinical supplies, physician preference items, purchased services, lab, and pharmacy
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
Preferred
Strong client leadership skills and ability to sell add-on work and recognize business development opportunities
Demonstrated ability to work in challenging situations
Demonstrated ability leading successful teams and managing through conflict
Ability to complete projects with attention to detail on tight timelines
Assures high quality work by taking advantage of learning opportunities and self-motivated
Communicates effectively and demonstrates leadership role with physicians, clinicians, administrators, colleagues, and fellow Guidehouse resources
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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