Director of Clinical Integration, Supplies and Ser

at Mercy Health Corporation (Mercyhealth) in Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Supply Chain this role is accountable for the development and management of efficient and cost-effective integrated systems of Sourcing/Contracting, Clinical Integration (CI) and Recall Management to align with the strategic vision of Supply Chain leadership. This includes management, recruitment, training, and leadership of the Strategic Sourcing/Contracting team; management of system-wide Contracting process and portfolio; development, direction, and management of the Clinical Integration program and support resources, including outsourced or employed staff across Mercyhealth; management of strategic supplier relationships; and direction and management of an effective, highly reliable Recall process and program. Identifies and executes supply standardization, utilization, and sourcing opportunities while ensuring a high level of patient care. Closely coordinate the CI efforts with the leadership of the Clinical Leaders to insure product selection and standardization decisions are aligned with and support clinical care improvement efforts. Works closely with Supply Chain leadership team to insure the input of physicians and clinicians is effectively incorporated into the contract development process and the organization's sourcing strategy is supported through these efforts. Responsible for setting and measuring performance management goals for quality and cost savings regarding Sourcing and Contracting for all supplies and services and the Clinical Integration process. Works closely with the GPO to ensure maximum benefit of all GPO contracts and services. Represents company on GPO Clinical Steering Committees.
Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project leadership for Cost Containment and Quality Improvement Initiatives Responsibilities
Convene and directly support and /or coordinate internal and external support of System and Local facilities designated Project teams to address targeted Clinical Supply/Services categories and vendors for cost and quality improvement assessment and achievement of targeted benefits
Provide education and support of Clinical Supply/Services business owners in initial Project Team initiatives, implementation of approved solutions and sustaining ongoing performance need to achieve targeted benefits
Work closely with Operations leaders and Supply Chain Contracting staff in RFI/RFP development and evaluation of proposals and vendor selection
Support implementation of approved solutions and maintain reporting of project completion and targeted improvement achievement
With Finance and Supply Chain leadership, develops annual cost reduction goals and strategies in preparation of annual budgets and monitors the execution and performance measures
Sets performance management goals for all Contract and Clinical Integration staff around aggressive negotiation, favorable contracting terms and conditions, and capital acquisition strategy
Develops effective relationships among clinical and administrative leadership to foster effective team strategies for cost reduction and utilization efficiencies
Works to develop consistent, uniform analytics for every departmental project
Clinical Integration and Value Analysis Management Responsibilities
Leads development and implementation of the strategy for the System-wide Clinical Integration functions, including policies and procedures governing the process, the staff (employed and outsourced), system-wide committees and supporting systems involved
In conjunction with Clinical leadership, defines specific strategies for optimizing both clinical performance and cost of goods/services. Leads analysis to identify specific opportunities and targets, and oversees and routinely reports the savings achieved and effectiveness of the overall CI program
Establishes a standard methodology for product evaluation and clinical engagement using quality, cost and clinical evidence criteria. Insures that specific processes are developed for all appropriate product categories. Insures that all product evaluation processes are performed in a timely and efficient manner to support prompt decision-making and communication to clinicians. Accountable for the overall ENPR (Electronic New Product Review) process.
Develops and monitors CI performance measures to include effectiveness in achievement of identified opportunities, timeliness of completion CI decision process and satisfaction of clinicians with product selection and implementation process
Develops communication process for all targeted constituents and Senior Operations Management to keep all informed of CAV activities and to obtain feedback for overall CAV performance
Contract Performance Management Responsibilities
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