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*** NEW *** Yankee Alliance is seeking a Utilization Program Manager.

Yankee Alliance is a not-for-profit regional group purchasing and shared services organization serving 59 acute care hospital members in the Northeast region. Our mission is to reduce our hospitals’ costs through increased buying power and improved processes. We are expanding our supply chain analytics team and are seeking a self-motivated, experienced program manager to coordinate the supply utilization benchmarking program and to be part of our dynamic supply chain analytics team.

The Utilization Program Manager, under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain Analytics, will coordinate and manage the utilization review meetings, setting agendas, prepping data for review, and managing action items. Program Manager will evaluate and enhance current tools as required, explore the development of new tools for benchmarking, and contribute to the program’s future strategy. This position will ensure appropriate milestones are established and deadlines met and will be responsible for the accuracy of the final data quality, working with all available resources, including the supply chain analytics and contracting teams, and clinical experts. The Program Manager will evaluate and enhance current tools as required, explore the development of new tools for benchmarking, and contribute to the program’s future strategy. The goal of the utilization benchmarking program is to create reports that point the way toward identifying savings opportunities for participating hospitals.

Skills Requirements:

Ability to manipulate and analyze large amounts of data.
Strong analytical reasoning skills. Attention to detail is a must.
Ability to monitor own work and the work of others to ensure the accuracy and quality of the data and reports.
Knowledge of clinical purchasing and products used in clinical areas a plus.
Quick study with the ability to perform independent research required.
Demonstrated project management experience required.
Candidate must be a strong team player with well developed leadership skills, and be able to interface with various staff at Yankee Alliance and hospital members. Ability to prepare and present data clearly. Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word a must, SQL a plus. Working knowledge of databases a required.

Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, or comparable experience, Master’s preferred. Healthcare experience a plus. Minimum two years project management experience required.

Contact: Danielle Zenus, Director, Corporate Services, dzenus@yankeealliance.com, FAX 978-681-6100.

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*** UPDATED *** 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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Mercy Health System of Portland, Maine, is seeking a Director, Supply Chain Management.

Reporting to the Vice President Finance/Chief Financial Officer, The Director of Supply Chain Management is responsible for overseeing the operations of Supply Chain to ensure an optimal balance is achieved between customer service and cost effectiveness as it relates to supply chain management. This individual works collaboratively with the Catholic Health East (CHE) Vice President of Supply Chain Management in establishing and achieving the strategic and operating direction for Supply Chain.

The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position. In addition, the incumbent conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of Mercy Hospital.

Qualifications:

Education, Certifications or Licenses:

Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain or a related field.
Certification, preferred (e.g. CPM Certified Purchasing Manager; CMRP Certified Materials Resource Professional).

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in healthcare supply chain.
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
Extensive knowledge concerning medical/surgical supplies, equipment and services.
Demonstrated strategic focus with the ability to tactically execute.
Lawson software and reporting tools, desired.
Strong knowledge of Value Analysis process and participation in committee(s).

Skills:

Broad knowledge of state-of-the-art supply chain management initiatives and programs.
Executive presence sufficient to evaluate supply chain related decisions in terms of the overall mission and long term goals and objectives.
Proficiency with, and a broad knowledge of, state-of-the-art automated supply management systems and concepts, including e-commerce.
Experience in developing, managing, and leveraging hospital alliance/GPO and vendor/distributor relationships.
Ability to relate to, gain support and consensus with clinicians for the purposes of product standardization and operational efficiency improvements related to supply chain and care process improvement.
A successful history of working with, and positively influencing, the medical and clinical staff within the healthcare setting.
Capacity to design and implement sophisticated management systems and the ability to work closely with information system personnel.
Ability to develop/articulate policy and program objectives and achieve consensus relative to their implementation.
Analytic ability to synthesize data from disparate sources to identify operational and financial trends.
Executive abilities to achieve results through interpersonal skills and sound management ability;
Effective persuasive and overall communications skills
Proficient analytical skills with knowledge of financial and accounting concepts. Able to analyze complex information and formulate logical and objective conclusions.
Strong negotiation skills with external and internal constituencies and a knowledge of industry best practices to continually enhance and improve supply chain operations. Experience in win-win negotiation highly desirable.
Demonstrated results in optimizing teamwork and the potential of all individuals.
Proven management skills, including performance, projects, quality and change management.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication ability.
Ability to structure and prioritize work to achieve specific deliverables in an environment characterized by tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Proficient Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, Power Point.
Ability to prepare written communication including but not limited to reports, presentations, business correspondence and policy/procedure.
Ability to effectively present and verbally communicate information to both small and large audiences including responding to questions.
Some limited travel may be required.

Please apply online:

http://www.mercyhospital.org/content/Careers.htm

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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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Hallmark Health is seeking a Buyer.

Hallmark Health currently has an opening for a Buyer.

Job Details: Experience is required. Review purchase requisitions with regard to organization and budget requirements, determine their conformance with established policies and procedures. Identify/select potential sources for services and/or supplies. Administer purchase orders and other transactions from requisition development to completion. Expedite, route and follow-up of purchase orders and customer requests. Resolve purchase order and account payable problem invoices with suppliers, participate and support cost reduction which includes the use of value analysis and life cycling costs. Perform other duties as requested by System Director of Purchasing. Requires 1 to 3 years purchasing operations experience preferably in healthcare, good computer skills i.e., MS Outlook, MS Excel and Meditech. Also good communication and customer service skills.

Please contact Human Resources at 781-306-6565 or visit our web page at www.hallmarkhealth.org.

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