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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Hospital Finance at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Value Analysis Coordinator / Manager.

As the coordinator of the Value Analysis (VA) process, this position will head a multi­disciplinary team of clinical, operations, procurement and supply chain content experts in the selection and implementation of quality products via a rigorous review process of change management. The role involves establishing and executing streamlined methodologies for clinical service/product selection, review and approval while reviewing patient quality, utilization, cost, contract management, and financial outcomes, providing expertise in supply expense management, resolving product quality concerns, and continuously monitoring outcomes for desired results. Works with Finance and respective stakeholders to develop analysis and recommendations to allow VA committee (VAC) decisions to be made. Works closely with both clinicians and administrators to achieve desired results.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Supply Chain Value Analysis:

• Manages the Item Request Portal (IRP) which is the portal used to request, add, modify, change clinical products. This software manages the complete product request process and documentation of approval.
• Identifies standardization, consolidation or logical contracting methodologies to support variation reduction for suppliers, services and products.
• Maintains documentation of meetings, inclusive of minutes, attendees and voting records.
• Ensure committee members and presenters sign conflict of interest agreement.
• Works closely with Finance to ensure that new products are reviewed for financial reimbursement and analysis is completed.
• Collaborates with Purchasing and Contract Management functions to ensure necessary contracts, negotiated terms, and procurement of VAC approved products and/or services are consistent with the VAC's (Value Analysis Committee) requirements. Works closely with the Supply Chain Contract Coordinator.
• Acts as Value Analysis Committee Co-Chairperson. Builds monthly or as needed agenda and power point presentations with recommendations for committee action. Prepares physicians or clinicians to present justification for new products.
• Monitors and reports on metrics related to cost savings, process improvements, and efficiency enhancements achieved through value-analysis initiatives provided by the Contract Coordinator.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, and policies affecting Value Analysis and Supply Chain areas. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with internal procedures. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Works closely with the Procurement department to follow appropriate procedures.
• Maintains product conversion records.
• Works with the Contract Coordinator and Group Purchasing Organization to maximize contract penetration and compliance.
• Completes all financial analysis on new or replacement products or equipment for presentation to VAC when necessary.

Supply Chain Analytics and Systems:

• Supports identifying new technologies integrations to enhance the supply chain value analysis program.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business, Finance, or a related field and
• 2+ years of experience in hospital supply chain operations or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Nursing degreed candidates do not require experience, recent graduates are acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; 9:00am to 5:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu