Wellstar Health System · 17 hours ago
Value Analysis PI Specialist III
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWellstar Health System is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve. They are seeking a Value Analysis Process Improvement Specialist III responsible for leading product and process standardization efforts, new product implementation, and driving efficiencies in supply chain operations. This role requires collaboration with clinicians and manufacturers to optimize resource utilization and maintain strategic relationships within the healthcare system.
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Responsibilities
Emphasizes personal accountability and high visibility within the system
Serves as a role model to peers, and CQVA Teams, while achieving results within a team environment
Builds strong strategic relationships with physicians, senior leaders, clinicians and other members of leadership
Works collaboratively with departmental and organizational peers
Helps to achieve project goals and objectives
Plays an integral role in backorder and substitution management processes
Key contributor, leader and facilitator at Supply Chain Product Fairs
Proactively maintains relationships with key stakeholders to manage supply, equipment and purchased service expense and utilization, including physicians, presidents, chief operating officers, service line leaders, vice presidents, department directors and other key customers
Helps develop an annual business plan to include, initiative work plans, timelines, milestones and metrics for the VA Implementation Team initiatives, including service lines, pharmacy, laboratory, and purchased services to assure WHS obtains pricing commensurate to its market position, commitment and volume and complies with these commitments via standardization efforts and commitment to organizational processes
Helps to develop best practice models for Value Analysis and Inventory Management and Operations
Helps to assure that Lawson processes are standardized to best practice and supported with training programs, policies and procedures
Works closely with Executive Director, CSC Operations and the AVP of Supply Chain Operations to optimize internal and external distribution channels, including support for the ACD and Forumulary Governance processes
Develops and tracks standardized protocols for vendors and organization-wide utilization of contracts
Communicates effectively and routinely with physicians, clinicians, vendors and Supply Chain staff to create an environment that supports the Supply Chain strategic vision
Serves as liaison and problem solver with physicians, senior leaders, clinicians, vendors, and Supply Chain staff to resolve issues related to product standardization and utilization
Maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers
Responds to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner
Creates a work environment that promotes premier customer service by all areas of responsibility
Implements spend management strategies and supports Supply Chain policies and procedures
Helps to Ensure that GPO, Partners Cooperative and WellStar Health System agreements are optimized in coordination with Executive Director of CQVA and the AVP of Supply Chain Operations, with a focus on contract compliance, maximizing contract value, and standardization across the health system
Helps to provide oversight to Supply Chain processes to provide physician and clinician input into supply formulary development to assure quality and safety of products
Helps to provide strategic direction to all internal medical product consumers, to effect strategies for appropriate supply utilization
Works closely with the Quality Management department to assure appropriate review of supplies, equipment and services
Helps to Develops and implement a reporting process for product recalls and products that fail to meet quality and safety standards established by Wellstar Health System
Responsible for supporting and help in the developing of key strategic vendor relationships for the health system in order to drive optimal economic value for the organization
Partners with selected vendors to successfully implement Supply Chain strategic initiatives, such as standardization and utilization initiatives and efforts
Responsible for helping to maintain, foster, and maximize relationships with Vizient, Partners Cooperative, the WHS supply base, and other strategic partners, via sound supplier relationship management best practices
Helps to ensure vendor compliance with all applicable policies and procedures, and helps maintains scorecards in support of these processes
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct
Qualification
Required
GED General or High School Diploma General-Preferred
Bachelors Other-Preferred
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated
Minimum 5 years in a clinical field or supply chain Preferred
Minimum 5 years in an integrated, multi-site healthcare system Preferred
Must be high energy, results oriented and be able to work independently
More advanced clinical skills and knowledge, specifically with regard to products, new contracts and standardization initiative and opportunities
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Must be able to create and lead presentations as needed, both virtually and in person
Demonstrates the ability to work well as a team mate, or a team leader, while maintaining their professionalism
Must demonstrate advanced project management skills and advanced financial management skills
Must be able to complete most complex projects, that pose a higher risk and are higher profile, understanding that an outcome is vital and that it must be completed in a timely manner
Must be able to identify opportunities within the system that drive standardization, savings, efficiency and develop them into projects where applicable
Preferred
Certification in one of the following CPIM, CPM, CSCP OR CMRP, or another supply chain certification within 1 Year Preferred
Company
Wellstar Health System
The largest health system in Georgia.
10001+ employees
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