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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Responsible for the development and deployment of implementation strategies in assigned region, intended to engage end users to reduce unnecessary variation and drive compliance to product and contract strategies. Collaboratively deploys implementation plans to support contracting strategies developed with the Sourcing Team and through the engagement of the SSM Health Clinical Programs and Solution Groups. Manages the data and analytics, contract compliance and the projects which are to be carried out at each SSM Health Ministry. Focused work will frequently be within the Procedural and Medical Surgical departments, e.g. Operating Room, Cath lab, Interventional Radiology and special procedures. Works to improve contract performance in key areas of supply expense and coordinates with the Supply Chain Operations team, as well as regional leadership to drive to contract compliance and reduce unnecessary variation.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       Interacts with clinical teams and physicians in a multi-disciplinary environment to implement contracts and assist with product conversions, identify practice patterns, enhance contract compliance and monitor financial impact of projects and opportunities.

2.       Functions as a liaison between end-users of contracted supply items, clinical or non-clinical, and other supply chain team members.  Guides the Value Optimization Teams (VOT) developed at the facility and region levels. Leads cost reduction strategies with the critical supply areas that engage physicians, clinicians, and administration.

3.       Collaborates with local procedural area leaders to implement processes to review and optimize preference cards, which includes eliminating waste and reducing non-contract items.  Engages physicians, clinicians, and administrative leaders with cost per case analytics to reduce cost and variation. Collaborates with nurses and physicians and other hospital departments as needed.

4.       Reviews departmental need for supplies, advances in technology, and input from physicians and other clinical staff. Performs quality improvement, analytical, and implementation of new products and services.

5.       Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate the opportunities and challenges involved in supply acquisition, introduction, and implementation. Responsible for escalating communications to the System team surrounding issues raised by local end users.  Creates a clear line of sight between strategic priorities and individual goals, monitors progress, provides accurate and timely feedback, and recognizes contributions.

6.       Seeks out and values diversity in people and perspectives; manages conflict in a manner that improves results and relationships; acts in the best interest of all stakeholders. Consistently treats others with respect; holds team accountable to high service standards; appropriately involves others in decisions impacting them.

7.       Participates and encourages innovation to continuously improve processes, and share knowledge across the organization.

8.       Displays a willing commitment to change and assists others in coping with ongoing pace of change.

9.       Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives and actively seeks to resolve issues to assure high performance and quality within assigned regions.

10.   Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

·         Bachelor's degree required

·         Graduate degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

·         Five years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• None

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8725010033 Supply Chain Mgmt

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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