Manager, Supply Chain Clinical Value Analysis in PORTLAND, Oregon at Legacy Health

Legacy Health

Manager, Supply Chain Clinical Value Analysis

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 26-47587
Type: Regular Full-Time
System Office 1919 Building

Overview

At Legacy, our mission is to make life better for others and we carry that mission into every decision we make. We rely on accomplished leaders who bring deep expertise, strategic vision, and a collaborative mindset to advance the healthcare community. If you are a leader who thrives on influence, accountability, and measurable impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity within our Supply Chain department.

The Manager of Supply Chain Clinical Value Analysis provides system-wide leadership and direction in facilitating and coordinating the clinical value analysis program. Utilizing a strong foundation of evidenced-based data/research/peer review studies, professional experience, and an understanding of the cost/quality continuum, this position guides clinical staff in product selection and assists in the resolution of quality concerns. The clinical value analysis process will ensure a prudent use of fiscal resources and clinical standardization around best practices. This role also coordinates system-wide technology assessment and equipment processes as needed.

Responsibilities

• This leader works within a defined organizational structure to identify process improvement and cost saving opportunities related to improved product, service and process standardization and utilization.
• Partners with supply chain solution’s leadership in the development of reports, analytics, and systems to identify opportunities and implement recommendations.
• Organizes, directs, and implements an infrastructure for a system approach to clinical value analysis regarding consumables, technology, and capital equipment.
• Key relationships include system and hospital leadership, department leadership and staff, physicians, nursing education, all of supply chain solutions and vendors/suppliers in matters related to clinical acceptability, costs, utilization, and implementation of a focused grouping of medical supplies, devices or services.
• Provides direction for supply chain solutions and implementation services in promoting clinical acceptance and cost improvement strategies to designated hospitals.
• Develops and implements strategies for effective alignment of all stakeholders for supply chain solution’s initiatives to achieve a “best practice” supply chain system and contribute to Legacy’s overall “Lean Operating System”.
• Ensures a continuous improvement process of product evaluation for cost, quality, environmental sustainability, and patient/staff safety.
• Manages staff supporting the clinical value analysis program.

Qualifications

Education:

• Must hold BSN graduate of valid registered nursing program.
• Master’s degree in Healthcare, Business or Supply Chain preferred.
• Must have current RN license in Oregon or Washington.

Experience:

• Minimum of four years’ experience in a clinical setting with demonstrated expertise in a specialty area.
• Clinical experience required.
• Management and system-level experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical-surgical supplies, diagnostic testing, etc., preferred.
• Previous experience participating on or conducting a product evaluation, clinical value analysis or process improvement committee preferred.
• Experience using healthcare data preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, presentation, and facilitation skills, able to present complex information to a diverse stakeholder group.
• Ability to work in a team environment and with diverse groups of both clinical and non-clinical personnel.
• Organizational skills: ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
• Analytical skills including cost-benefit analysis and financial feasibility studies, as well as ability to analyze complex operational and financial scenarios to render solutions that meet the customers’ desired outcomes.
• Strong computer literacy/savvy especially in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs with ability to learn new software programs.
• Negotiation skills and experience with products, services, and materials management techniques.