at Ascension Health in Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Details
+ Department:Supply Chain Admin
+ Schedule:Full-Time, 8-hour day shift, Monday-Friday
+ Location:Chicago, IL
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension, is a business transformation services organization that specializes in resource and supply chain management.
Through implementation of its User-Directed Integrated Solutions, The Resource Group transforms the resource and supply function by delivering value through Operations and Logistics Optimization, Strategic Sourcing, and Change Management. Although it specializes in these areas, as its core, The Resource Group is rooted in the ideals of hospitality and believes that success is measured by the satisfaction of the customer. The Resource Group’s success has allowed it to expand and serve various healthcare systems looking to decrease non-payroll expenses and increase operational efficiencies. Today, The Resource Group serves over 2,700 locations including over 155 acute care hospitals across 22 states and Washington D.C.
This success and value are delivered by The Resource Group’s people, and it is the people and culture that enables The Resource Group to achieve success while working toward the common goal of lowering the cost of healthcare.
As such, The Resource Group believes in:
1) Hiring talent from all industries and demographics to foster innovation and diversity of thought and experience2) Investing in the people who deliver long-term success to our Participants3) Transforming the way our associates develop so they can help transform the organizations we serve4) Creating a culture of continuous learning to prosper in an ever-changing business environment
The Resource Group offers exciting opportunities for all levels of professionals and views resource and supply management as a dynamic career with opportunities for growth and advancement within and across disciplines and teams. Positions are available across a number of strategic resource and supply management roles, allowing multiple entry points into The Resource Group. Learn more about our company our culture and our remote work options at TheResourceGroup.com
This role falls within The Resource Group’s Strategic Sourcing Solution. The Strategic Sourcing Solution is a discipline-based model that uses collaboration to deliver savings and end-user satisfaction. Instead of contracting for resources and supplies end-users may or may not want to use, communities within The Resource Group’s Strategic Sourcing Solution take a different approach and focus contracting for the supplies and services that meet the criteria determined by caregivers. The Integration Manager role is perfect for clinicians looking to move into the business side of healthcare. Integration Managers are part of The Resource Group Field Teams (Value Realization Teams) and as such you will work alongside your local Resource Group team and clinical contacts to ensure goals and end-user needs are being met. As a Integration Manager, you will produce solutions for the myriad challenges that occur in hospitals. You will implement contract strategies through your honed communication, planning, coordination, and engagement skills to maximize value and enhance clinician satisfaction. Key to your success will be developing local clinical relationships to influence contract compliance, coordinate in-servicing, and address any end-user concerns or questions. Responsibilities+ Develop relationships with local clinical staff and leadership to aid in implementation of new contracted products and services
+ Lead all product conversions to new contracted items, this includes but is not limited to clinical engagement, education, and serving as the subject matter experts for new products
+ Proactively identify and implement local product savings opportunities
+ Escalate contracted product and service issues as needed
+ Lead local Decision Teams to determine any local products (specialty) needs
+ Coordinate local product needs with your local Operations counterparts
+ Aid in the support of product backorder and recall management, local savings opportunities, and reprocessing management
+ Understand and enforce the Vendor Access Policy(ies)
+ Work with National Training Coordinator to conduct new product trials, training, and introduction of new critical supplies and services with staff and physicians
Requirements
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
+ 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional Preferences
-Minimum of 2 or more years of relevant experience -Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in procedural or other patient care units preferred
The Resource Group’s value is delivered through its people, and it is our people and culture that enables us to achieve success. We have created an environment where individuals can thrive while working toward the common goal of lowering the cost of healthcare. Passion and hard work are necessary to accomplish this goal, and we are always looking for people who bring a fresh perspective. In addition to the experience listed below, all Resource Group associates embody the following soft skills and attributes: Nice, Bright, High-Energy, Inclusive, Willing to Give Away Power, Inspired by Mission, Invigorated by Change.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, ca