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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, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_

This position is responsible for managing contracts within the Purchasing Department of the organization. The position manages the requirements and processes associated with organization's access of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) awarded contracts and contracts generated internally through other approved processes. This position negotiates individual contracts and enhancements to GPO contracts. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing contracts processed through the organization's contract management system for Utah State procurement code and University policy compliance.This position has no responsibility 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

Job Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities

+ Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies.

Talent Management

+ Hiring, training, developing, and communicating with staff.

Financial Management

+ Responsible for developing, monitoring, and achieving budget goals.

+ Manages labor and non-labor expenses to budget or flex budget.

+ Manages revenue to budget to maximize potential revenue.

EPE/Service

+ Responsible for patient satisfaction scores within assigned area(s).

+ Responsible for upholding PROMISE standards of direct reports and team members.

Quality

+ Responsible to achieve quality goals for assigned area(s).

+ Manages and promotes continuous process improvements in assigned area(s).

Performance Management

+ Responsible to provide staff feedback on performance, including on-time appraisals and coaching.

+ Responsible to deal with conflicts in a proactive manner and to reach resolution in a timely manner.

Building Relationships

+ Forms positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and performance standards of the organization.

+ Actively engages staff with updates and news as well as involving staff in decisions and work teams. Provides feedback and recognition when appropriate.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

+ Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees, and processes, in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates, and to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

+ Knowledge of assigned department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan, and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.

+ Comprehensive knowledge of the organization's procurement policies and procedures as well as the Utah State Procurement Code.

+ Self-motivated with effective time-management skills.

+ Working knowledge of healthcare financing and billing principles and operations.

+ Knowledge of legal principles and contract language as instructed by the Office of General Counsel.

+ High degree of effective oral and written communication skills.

+ Working knowledge of available contract sources (Utah State, GPO, Bid/RFP generated, etc.).

+ Ability to effectively work closely with business and clinical representatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications** **Required

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Health Care Administration, a related field, or the equivalency.

+ Four (4) years of progressively more responsible contract negotiating, processing, and managed care and contract-related experience.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

+ Healthcare and/or equivalent contracting experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

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

+ This is a sedentary position in an office setting 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, Sitting, Speaking, Standing

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 and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations._

_All qualified individuals 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 (OEO). 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** _76953_

**Reg/Temp** _Regular_

**Employment Type** _Full-Time_

**Shift** _Day_

**Work Schedule** _M-F_

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

**Location Name** _Business Services Building_

**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_

**_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_

**_State_** _UT_

**Department** _COR ISC 37A PURCHASING_

**Category** _Facilities/Trades/Materials_

**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_