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Standard Qualifications:   Clinical Resource Director Responsible for working with the Division Supply Chain Team to implement the strategic direction of Supply Cost Management within a facility. This position is responsible for reviewing and optimizing the current GPO contract portfolio, developing and executing product standardization with a facility in conjunction with the Division Supply Chain Team. This position is responsible for building strategic alliances with Hospital Executive staff with emphasis on the COO, CNO and Clinical Department Directors as it relates to successfully executing the Supply Chain Operations Plan. Supervisor - Division Clinical Resource Director Supervises - N/A Essential Duties & Responsibilities (included but not limited to):  Develops and implements strategies and processes for reducing supply expense/adjusted admission. Develops and implements product standardization and utilization. Monitors utilization and cost data and identifies waste. Develops and facilitates clinical product committees to reduce the number of SKUs by standardization, increase product quality, evaluate processes and introduce new products. Actively interacts with the clinicians performing the departmental tasks to identify improvement opportunities and develop/implement continuous quality improvement process regarding supply/labor practices and recommends cost reductions. Actively participates and communicates with Medical Staff and clinical staff to monitor, communicate, and make improvements to utilization profiling. Actively participates, communicates and educates all affected departments, physicians, and medical management personnel regarding product and procedure changes. Maintains and communicates financial and performance measurements as gauge of standardization/utilization success. Collaborate with physicians in identifying and implementing improvements and standardization. Measures and continuously verifies process improvements and cost savings. Demonstrates knowledge of occurrence reporting system and utilizes system to report potential patient safety issues. Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement." Perform other duties as assigned.  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Ability to communicate effectively to all levels, both written and verbal. Experience in effectively driving toward a shared vision Ability to develop effective and appropriate formal communications, including plans and presentations Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Functional working knowledge of clinical and surgical supply and SKU maintenance processes. Demonstrated quality improvement implementation skills with regard to clinical processes and SKU management. Understanding of utilization and productivity in a variety of clinical settings.  Leadership Characteristics:  Demonstrates a critical mindset toward appropriately questioning and analyzing alternatives to the status quo Driven by a self-motivated curiosity toward continuous improvement in supply expense and clinical utilization,supported through solid analysis Leads various stakeholders to develop and execute strategies for supply expense improvement Develops consensus among various level stakeholders on proposed financial analysis and clinical utilization strategies Willing to take reasonable risks, supported through solid analysis Proven Business and Supply Chain Knowledge: Demonstrates technology savviness through effective use of technology and various applications Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Utilizes solid strategic thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and propose contracting strategies Seeks continuing knowledge and growth in clinical supply chain management


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Employer: HCA
Post Date: Mar 07, 2019
Profession: Nursing
Job Type: RN
Specialty: None
Location: Tennessee - Chattanooga
Job Reference: 752165
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