Value Analysis Analyst

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Your Role With Us:

• Perform complex data analysis to identify and pursue saving initiatives for all product and supplies contracts; provide recommendations to Salem Health leadership and key stakeholders including but not limited to clinical executives, directors, managers, physicians, and Supply Chain leadership.
• Serve as a communications expert and liaison between key stakeholders including within product standardization committees; facilitate and initiate contract negotiations with vendors, minimizing risk and financial impact to the organization.
• Use market intelligence and market research to assess the current state of the organization's product utilization based on opportunities for cost savings, standardization, and quality improvements; manage contract review and utilization for all supply agreements relating to the Group Purchasing Organization to optimize savings and program offerings.
• Direct and lead product utilization review initiatives with clinical departments to understand their business goals and user needs, and communicate findings and recommendations effectively; assess the impact of product usage on both financial and patient outcomes through collaboration with clinicians, Supply Chain, Infection Prevention, and Risk Management.
• Process new product requests through assessment of impact and providing recommendations; conduct business reviews with vendors to ensure successful implementation and maintenance of quality vendor performance.
• Manage complex bidding processes and sourcing opportunities including RFP/RFQ/RFI projects; conduct regular savings initiatives performance reviews and track results of the data.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and financial information in all dealings with suppliers and other non-hospital entities to ensure all Health System and Legal privacy requirements are maintained.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business, healthcare, or analytics, is required; a nursing degree is preferred. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, where each year of higher education satisfies two (2) years of required experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience in data analytics, supply chain management, or a healthcare related field that included demonstrated cost containment or data analysis required; experience managing and implementing process improvement initiatives required.
• Proficient in data analytics, problem solving, and contract analysis skills required; demonstrated ability to drive positive business outcomes required.
• Experience with MS Office applications including demonstrated ability to use Excel formulas required; proficient in Epic preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines required; demonstrated experience working with and presenting to multiple levels of stakeholders required.
• Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbally required; strong negotiation skills preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical practices and product utilization preferred; knowledge and understanding of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) preferred.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org