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*** NEW *** Lahey Clinic is seeking a Value Analysis Facilitator and a Purchasing Agent.

Value Analysis Facilitator:

Responsible for the set up, development and implementation of the Value Analysis Program for Lahey Clinic. In addition, identifying opportunities for cost savings related to improved product, service and process standardization and utilization by appropriately assisting in the selection, evaluation, monitoring, analysis and implementation of cost-effective products, services and processes.

Education: Knowledge of business processes typically acquired through earning a Bachelors degree, clinical certification/license or 5 years related experience in a healthcare setting.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Must have excellent organizational, communication, time management and leadership skills. Analytical skills and the ability to take a global view of issues yet also able to focus on details of projects are necessary.

In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.

Experience: 5 years related experience in a healthcare setting. Must have effective working experiences with physicians and managers/administrators and experience performing analysis of financial and operational data.

At Lahey Clinic, as one of the world's premier health care organizations, we provide superior health care leading to the best possible outcome for every patient. We exceed our patients' high expectations for service each day. We also help advance medicine through research and the education of tomorrow's health care leaders

We care for our patients with compassion and openness, unsurpassed expertise, a drive for continuous learning improvement, and with respect, caring, teamwork, excellence and commitment to doing our personal best.

Join our team and our mission of excellence by applying today!

Please apply directly online at http://www.lahey.org/careers referencing job number 122604

Purchasing Agent:

Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing and following established procedures and policies, performs a variety of tasks associated with the research, ordering, and purchasing of materials and supplies for assigned area(s).

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: None required

Experience: 2 years previous experience as a buyer.

Join our team and our mission of excellence by applying today!

Please apply directly online at http://www.lahey.org/careers referencing job number 122604

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*** NEW *** NewYork Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Perioperative Services Materials Manager.

At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Materials Management is essential to our success. By adding the value of an objective, fact-based decision-making process, it helps our employees optimize supply usage when providing high-quality patient care. It also gives talented professionals like you the chance to experience a career that offers numerous opportunities for advancement. Find out how you can help Make It Possible.

In this crucial role, you will oversee the supply chain and equipment management activities of our Perioperative Services Department. This involves working closely with both clinical and non-clinical departments, and providing the guidance our staff members need to utilize medical and surgical supplies as efficiently and effectively as possible. You’ll also assist with the implementation of a new inventory management infrastructure and the development of systems to monitor supply usage in relation to inventory replenishment and patient billing.

Additional responsibilities include helping develop supply chain and inventory control strategies; managing Supply Services staff; requisitioning medical/surgical supplies and capital equipment/assets; negotiating non-contract items with vendors; reviewing and approving all inventory change and non-formulary requests; and evaluating new medical supplies and equipment.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s degree and 3-5 years of related experience. Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.

Become part of a world-renowned hospital, where talent, ambition and expertise meet quality, compassionate care. We have a wealth of resources and support to help you reach your goals, both professionally and personally. So join us, and pursue the possibilities ahead.

  #1 in New York. #6 in the Nation. - U.S.News & World Report, "America's Best Hospitals 2010"
Discover why we're #1 in New York - an unparalleled pursuit of excellence and the widest array of choices for your career.

Learn more about what we can offer you at: www.ecentralmetrics.com/url/?u=2479396128-225

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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*** NEW *** Northeast Health System is seeking a Clinical Resource Manager and a Buyer.

The Clinical Resource Manager will have responsibility for achieving supply expense management initiatives and goals utilizing the Northeast Value Analysis process on a total annual supply and purchased services in excess of $90 million. This position will manage the value analysis process to provide high quality, efficient and cost effective products and services. This process will require adherence to a streamlined method for standardizing and monitoring product/service selection utilization and costs. The incumbent will provide clinical and strategic expertise that facilitates supply expense management while continuously improving all processes that support patient care and education.

This position will receive direction from the Director, Materials Management. The individual will also work collaboratively with physicians, allied health professionals, administrators, Finance Department staff, Materials Management staff, vendors, and other individuals internal and external to Northeast Hospital Corporation.

Education/Experience: Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred with a minimum of 6 years in a clinical and progressively more responsible role in a diverse and operationally complex health care environment. Masters Degree in Business Administration, Health Science or related discipline preferred. Other skills include:

Experience in cost containment and expense management activities.
Proven management skills, including program planning and development, project management, and performance and quality management.
Demonstrated analytical experience with a knowledge of financial and accounting concepts.
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to drive consensus.
Computer competency – Microsoft suite – (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Knowledge of Access desirable.
Strong communication skills which will encompass both oral and written including the ability to give presentations to physicians, clinicians, and administrators.
Demonstrated problem-resolution skills.
Understands inter-workings of supply chain activities.
Ability to interact and manage relationships with vendors.

For more information, go to https://www.healthcaresource.com/beverly/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=466438

The Buyer will have responsibility for the sourcing, pricing and contracting of goods and services for capital improvement projects and for the Facilities/Maintenance departments. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Previous experience with inventory/supplies within a healthcare setting is preferred.

For more information, go to: https://www.healthcaresource.com/beverly/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=323507

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Yankee Alliance is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst.

Yankee Alliance is a regional group purchasing and shared services organization with 64 acute care hospital members in the Northeast region and several thousand alternate site facilities across the US. We are seeking a self-motivated, experienced Supply Chain Analyst to be part of our dynamic Analytics team.

The Supply Chain Analyst, under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain Analytics, will mine hospital purchase order and invoice data, monitor and track results, provide analysis, and develop reports to communicate results and identify cost/practice variation among Yankee Alliance members. These reports point the way toward increasing contract utilization, identifying non-contract opportunities, as well as opportunities for improving product utilization and standardization.

Responsibilities include auditing prices to ensure membership is receiving correct contract pricing, analyzing new products and new vendors for potential contracts where cost savings is optimum, performing spreadsheet analysis and preparing and presenting analysis clearly to team members. The Supply Chain Analyst is an integral part of the analytics team and interfaces with staff from various departments.

Qualified candidates will have the ability to manipulate and analyze large amounts of data, have strong analytical reasoning skills, with strong attention to detail. Ability to monitor own work to ensure the accuracy and quality of the data and reports. Candidate must be a team player and be able to interface with various staff at Yankee Alliance and members. Additional skills essential to the position include the ability to prepare and present data clearly. Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word a must. Working knowledge of databases a plus.

Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience required. Healthcare experience a plus.

Yankee Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan and tuition reimbursement. To apply please send your resume to Danielle Zenus via email to dzenus@yankeealliance.com or fax to 978-681-6100.

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South County Hospital Healthcare System is seeking a Materials Facilitator for the Operating Room.

South County Hospital Healthcare System (SCHHS) is a full-service healthcare resource, providing southern Rhode Island with a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), SCHHS is made of up four components: South County Hospital, VNS Home Health Care, South County Quality Care, and South County Surgical Supply.

At South County Hospital we know that caring means staying involved with both our patients and dedicated staff, and we continually work together to accomplish our goal of excellence in health services. It is a collaboration of staff physicians, and community that allow us to stay in touch with one another, make a difference in the community, and provide a terrific work environment.

We are seeking a full-time Materials Facilitator to work in our Operating Room.

The Materials Facilitator manages department inventory and non-inventory items. Coordinates trials of new/different products. Assists department manager with medical supplies variance reporting. Maintains accurate information in the hospital charge master. Coordinates equipment management/rentals. Requires a highly organized, self-motivated individual with experience ordering specialty medical items such as implants. Previous Surgical Tech experience or equivalent, medical terminology, and ability to work independently, excellent communication skills required. Previous experience ordering for an Operating Room and working with Meditech and ORSOS a plus.

Please visit the website at www.schospital.com to apply on line. All applications will be reviewed. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

South County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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South Shore Hospital is seeking a Manager, CPD.

South Shore Hospital, located in South Weymouth, is seeking a Manager for Central Processing.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the day–to–day supervision and coordination of the overall function of the Central Processing Department including the management of sterile and unsterile, disposable and reusable medical/surgical supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. Participates in scheduling responsibilities, ongoing inservice/training programs, and oversees the daily operational activities required for the effectiveness of the department on all shifts while maintaining optimal control of CPD standards. In the absence of Nurse Manager, under the direction of the covering Perioperative Director, able to assume the responsibility of the department according to need. Principles of Management and Supervision for Central Services Personnel course by IAHCSMM preferred.

Qualifications:

Six (6) years’ experience in Central Services Department with at least three (3) years’ experience at a supervisory level preferred. Certified Registered Central Service Technician - CRCSTCurrent membership in IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management).
Prefer strong knowledge of PC, including, but not limited to, Word, Windows and Excel.
Specific knowledge of aseptic technique, microbiology, sterilization, inventory control, surgical case cart system, surgical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures, as well as medical/surgical devices and equipment and manufacturers requirements as necessary. In–house inventory tracking, order coordinating and questions, and pricing. Sterilization process. Surgeons’ preference card files. Case cart set–ups.

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MetroWest Medical Center is seeking a Director of Materials Management.

The 319-bed regional health care system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, and The MetroWest Wellness Center, an outpatient diagnostic imaging, and Wellness Center.

The Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of services including: 24-hour Emergency Department services at both hospitals. On-site physician coverage from Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center for pediatric emergencies, neonatal care, and pediatric specialties. Advanced cardiac care, including Primary Angioplasty, Cardiac Catheterization, and an Electrophysiology Service for treating irregular heart rhythms. High technology cancer care capabilities including radiation therapy services. Extensive surgical services including minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques. Comprehensive maternity services with a Special Care Level IIB nursery. A full range of behavioral medicine programs including child, adult, and geriatric inpatient units and partial hospital program services.

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest health care system between Worcester and Boston, Massachusetts. More than 400 physicians, many of whom are graduates of the nation’s leading medical schools, represent a comprehensive range of medical specialties. MWMC has a tradition of excellence in medical education, offering training programs affiliated with leading medical schools and Boston teaching hospitals.

General Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of the NE Supply Chain and the Hospital Chief Financial Officer, The Director of Materials directs the material management operations of the medical center, including ancillary branches, providing timely and cost-effective purchasing, contract compliance, receiving, distribution, printing, mail processing, and transportation. Also responsible for implementing and leading a number of cross-functional Materials projects. And being accountable for the Hospital Supply budget.

Requirements would include:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Health Care Administration or relevant discipline required. Masters Degree in relevant discipline preferred. Excellent analytic, organizational and communication skills. Possesses TQM knowledge base. Comprehensive knowledge of the entire field of Materials Management. Strong knowledge of hospital operations. Five to seven years experience in Health Care Operations.

For more information, contact Jennifer Botterweck at The Austin Group at jennifer@austingrp.com.

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Partners Healthcare is seeking a Contract Service Line Leader for Surgical Services.

Under the general supervision of the Corporate Manager of Contracts, this position operates within the established Corporate, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures. Working on behalf of the Corporation's end users, and ultimately the patients, to negotiate and finalize contracts for hospital supplies and services involving the Surgical Services area. Responsible for identifying opportunities, sourcing vendors, requesting proposals and negotiating contracts in a professional and ethical manner. The goal is to ensure that the assets of the organization are protected using appropriate contractual language while managing existing contracts to ensure compliance and quality from the existing suppliers

If interested please apply on line at http://www.partners.org/ in the careers section under Corporate Careers.

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Middlesex Hospital has an opening for a Clinical Specialist.

Middlesex Hospital, a Magnet and Top 100 Hospital located in Central Connecticut, is looking for a Materials Management Clinical Specialist. This newly created position will provide Middlesex Hospital with oversight of clinical and surgical products review, evaluations and utilization in support of the supply chain management function. Under the direction and in cooperation with Materials Management and Administration, this position will facilitate Middlesex Hospitals Clinical and Surgical product value analysis process and structure. Working closely with all Clinical Departments, Physicians, as well as Quality and Infection Control, this position will work on product evaluations and analysis that help to standardize, reduce cost, improve outcomes and improve patient satisfaction. This includes but is not limited to conducting cost analysis and assisting with negotiations.

Please apply on line at www.midhosp.org under “employment”

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a Manager, Contracting (Ref # 09-1889).

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a Contracting and Supply Chain professional to participate in high priority initiative involving over $200m annual expense base. Help organization drive to optimal contracting relationships -- cost and quality -- by providing in-depth cost and product analysis, leading and staffing teams to identify and implement supply chain improvement and performing on-going contract management. Negotiates contracts. Convenes and drive teams to identify and implement supply chain savings. Partners with a wide range of standing and ad hoc product standardization groups. Sets the ethical tone for relationships with staff members, clinicians, and members of the business community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluates internal and benchmarking data to identify supply chain opportunities.
Consults with clinicians and staff to identify, develop and manage supply chain improvement opportunities.
Develops and implements BIDMC contracts to ensure cost effective and quality driven supplies and services.
Manages contract / supplier relationships, develops contract / relationship performance goals and criteria and serves a subject matter expert resource to the Medical Center.
Leads and/or staffs multi-disciplinary teams to select/standardize contracting choices that maximize supply chain savings while meeting clinical and operational needs.
Conducts and/or staff group meetings to facilitate product review, trials, and implementation.
Evaluates success of contract once implemented, reconciles problems between BIDMC and suppliers, and makes relevant recommendations to best meet the supply chain needs of the medical center.
Analyze data and provide cost savings reports to director and others on a routine basis.
Shares information and educates managers and physicians throughout the medical center to advance others’ ability to improve supply chain performance.
Performs other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
R.N., R.Ph. or other licensed clinician preferred.
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a tertiary care hospital or academic medical center environment. Management experience a plus.
Healthcare Purchasing/Materials Management and/or consulting experience.
Able to interpret / understand clinical situations involving patient care, diagnosis of disease and case management.
Strong negotiating skills with a variety of vendors.
Strong analytic skills and ability to used analysis to drive and support decision-making.
Able to create / manage complex financial models using standard MS Office tools
Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to address complex, internal/external client situations.
Interest in hospital operations and ability to work with and communicate with a variety of clinicians and staff.

To Apply:

Please visit our website at http://www.bidmccareers.com/ and enter reference # 09-1889 into the keyword search field.

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Newport Hospital is seeking a Surgical Services Business/Materials Manager.

Newport Hospital is a 129-bed progressive community hospital with state-of-the-art technology including a computerized physician order entry system, PACS, and designation as one of the “100 Most Wired Hospitals.” Newport Hospital is located in scenic Newport, RI, a seaside community with an outstanding cultural and recreational environment.

Position Summary:

Responsible, in collaboration with the Surgical Services Director, for non-clinical operations of the department including financial analysis and cost management, utilization, charge capture/revenue, and computerized systems. Directs the procurement, storage and utilization of materials and supplies used within Surgical Services. Analyzes data and collaborates with users for selection/recommendation of vendor product/services. Participates in competitive bid process. Purchase supplies and materials in accordance with Hospital purchasing policies and procedures. Coordinates, assigns and directs the activities of Sterile Supply Processing personnel. Maintains clinical standards for the sterilization, proper processing and delivery of instruments and equipment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or health care administration. Knowledge of financial management and financial proposal and report preparation. Advanced negotiating, analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills. Advanced supervisory, organizational and communication skills. Advanced knowledge of computer operations. Knowledge of sterilization parameters, surgical equipment and supplies. Minimum of two to three years experience in supervision, inventory, purchasing, and health care supply materials management in a clinical setting.

For more information, go to http://www.lifespancareers.org.

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