| Responsible for the oversight, management, and daily operations of the clinical quality value analysis (CQVA) program for Benefis Hospitals. |
| Responsible to evaluate the value analysis program and to develop and improve the value analysis process |
| Assures adherence to an effective and efficient method for monitoring and standardizing supply, equipment, service selection, utilization, and cost management |
| Coordinates trials, vendor fairs, and conferences related to the value analysis process. Introduces guest speakers. |
| Works with all members of the healthcare team to assist them with information on the availability, suitability, and appropriateness associated with the introduction of new items |
| Identifies and implements savings opportunities, product conversions, clinical preference and/or quality concerns related to supplies and equipment, and product standardization efforts across the organization. |
| Educator and mentor on the CQVA process, is accountable for achieving established supply expense management initiatives and targets utilizing the CQVA process on an annual basis. |
| Works in concert with the department managers on contract negotiations with vendor representatives, and works as an integral member of the CQVA team on all matters related to regional supply chain relationships and issues. |
| Demonstrates the ability to order supplies and equipment; completes requisitions. |
| Able to put together data from various sources for special projects; prepares reports. |
| Maintains procedures and controls to promote communication and adequate information flow. |
| Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments. |
| Is a resource person both within the department and to administrative staff of other departments. |
| Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized. |
| Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. |
| Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict. |
| Handles and distributes intravenous (IV) solutions as well as sharps; needles, razor blades and the like. |
| Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Professional Requirements: |
| Adheres to dress code. |
| Completes annual educational requirements. |
| Wears identification while on duty. |
| Maintains confidentiality at all times. |
| Attends department staff meetings as required within the department. |
| Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time. |
| Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. |
| Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. |
| Coordinates efforts in meeting federal, state, and local regulations and standards |
| Communicates and complies with the Benefis Health System Mission, Vision and Values. |
| Complies with Benefis Health System Organization Policies and Procedures. |
| Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines. |
