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Overview

_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_

This position is responsible for identifying opportunities for cost savings related to product standardization and improved product utilization by appropriately assisting in the selection, evaluation, monitoring, analysis and implementation of cost-effective products for the Hospitals and Clinics. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

+ Researches and identifies opportunities related to products and supplies and serves as a liaison between hospital administration, departments, medical staff and UHC to ensure cost-effective utilization of products, included but not limited to medical/surgical supplies, capital equipment and technology.

+ Serves as a liaison to UHC on behalf of hospital administration to facilitate and support value analysis objectives.

+ Manages value analysis data for outcome documentation.

+ Coordinates product and purchased service evaluation processes.

+ Coordinates and assists in educational processes regarding value analysis processes.

+ Coordinates and monitors benchmarking projects.

+ Participates as a member of various hospital committees or sub-committees as a representative of administration.

+ Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with medical and hospital staff to ensure effective, result-oriented project outcomes.

+ Develops project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensures technical feasibility.

+ Participate in decreasing cost and increasing revenue through price reductions, increased productivity and product utilization.

+ P&E VAT Committee chairperson.

+ Present recommendations to management and provide guidance in selecting alternatives.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

+ Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

+ Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills.

+ Demonstrated computer, analytical, organizational, facilitation and negotiation skills.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of how initiatives can benefit the patient and healthcare team.

+ Ability to act as an advocate for patients to obtain the right products and make sure they are in place.

+ Demonstrated use of evidenced based practice in choosing supplies.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of how to determine a strategic plan for product initiatives and how to negotiate prices and services.

+ Demonstrated knowledge and skills in presentations and organizing projects from start to finish.

Qualifications

Qualifications** **Required

+ Five years of related experience

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalency (Master's degree preferred)

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

+ Licensure as a registered nurse strongly preferred

+ Management experience

+ Experience conducting product evaluation, cost-benefit analysis and financial feasibility studies

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._

+ This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

_To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected]_

EEO Statement

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_

_Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

**Requisition Number** _76239_

**Reg/Temp** _Regular_

**Employment Type** _Full-Time_

**Shift** _Day_

**Work Schedule** _Monday-Friday_

**Clinical/Non-Clinical Status** _Non-Clinical_

**Location Name** _Business Services Building_

**Workplace Set Up** _Hybrid_

**_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_

**_State_** _UT_

**Department** _COR ISC 37A VALUE ANALYSIS_

**Category** _Regulatory and Quality_

**Workplace Set Up** _Hybrid_