Clinical Value Analysis Director

Department Overview:

The Clinical Value Analysis Director is the administrative leader for the value analysis function across OHSU¿s system-wide Value Analysis & Sourcing program and provides functional expertise across a variety of spend categories. The Director is responsible for establishing and executing value analysis-related strategic and operational plans that support the clinical, operational and financial goals of the organization. The Director engages with C-suite leaders, Department Chairs and other clinical and administrative executive and departmental leaders and stakeholders to gain support and alignment for clinical value analysis goals and key initiatives. The director will ensure that all initiatives are compliant with relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Function/Duties of Position:

• Develops and cascades strategies that engage teams and stakeholders in the process of identifying, evaluating and implementing opportunities to reduce cost, optimize revenue and improve quality & outcomes

• Oversees the development of qualitative/quantitative analyses and methodologies that deliver product/service standardization and utilization improvements.

• Designs and oversees a robust supply and technology request intake and evaluation process that utilizes evidence-based literature, applicable financial, clinical, and operational data and benchmarked best practices necessary for consistent data-driven decisions. Leverages the governance structure that supports the category committees to prioritize the team’s workloads to ensure adequate team bandwidth is focused on proactive efforts.

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with clinical teams and executive leaders. Utilizes strong organizational and change management skills to oversee the management of multiple value analysis initiatives. Provides timely and succinct communications with internal and external stakeholders through various channels that elevates the value and importance of the value analysis function and team.

• Oversees the use and development of appropriate technology, workflow tools, analytics and benchmarking solutions to drive best practice value analysis processes and activities.

• Develops an active initiative pipeline that supports the clinical, operational and financial goals of the organization. Works with Group Purchasing Organization(s), Distributors and supplier partners to identify cost savings opportunities, program initiatives and evidence-based best practices.

• Provides active personnel leadership and oversight that ensures staff are actively engaged, receive timely feedback and have opportunities for training, growth and development. Consistently aligns staff with the Mission, Vision and Values of Supply Chain & Logistics (SC&L) and demonstrates how the team delivers value within the supply chain function and beyond. Ensures value analysis activities and processes are well-defined and monitored and that its roles and responsibilities are aligned properly within SC&L, actively addressing any improvement opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Health Administration, Nursing, Pharmacy or other Allied Health Profession) or a graduate of a Professional school of Nursing (Associate Degree or Diploma) with 7 years related experiences in healthcare value analysis, clinical supply chain, or acute care hospital performance
• RN or similar clinical professional license CVAHP or CMRP certification or other value analysis and/or supply chain certifications

Experience:

• 7+ years of relevant clinical experience in an acute healthcare environment – plus – 3 years Clinical Value Analysis experience required.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Excellent communication and presentation skills Highly effective analytical, organizational, problem-solving and census-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and achieve savings goals.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Project management experience with ability to initiate and complete projects with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools Understanding of financial analysis and quantitative/qualitative assessment data.
• Strong understanding of supply use in clinical environment

Additional Details:

This is a remote, work from home, position. Hours are 8-5, Monday through Friday. Local travel to OHSU's

locations throughout the Portland area will be a part of this position. Occasional travel to conferences may be

required.

All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.