Clinical Consultant, Indirect Spend Advisory

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Summary:

In this role, you will assess and evaluate areas where Health Care Organizations (HCOs) can improve patient care delivery and services. You will utilize your clinical background / experience to deliver insightful data analysis which may include strategic recommendations, effective project management, performance improvements, and / or technical or operational consulting expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex assessments and evaluate Indirect Spend Services at HCOs by interpreting results and providing recommendations to drive change.

• Collaborate with internal Indirect Spend Sourcing and other work streams to maximize Vizient’s value.

• Identify possible upsell opportunities and discuss opportunities to solidify partnerships with providers.

• Act as a resource for less experienced consultants on data interpretation and storytelling.

• Develop and execute project plans that meet project schedule, budget and expected value, while utilizing project management methodology to guide work efforts.

• Create, maintain, and manage workplans for operational improvement.

• Oversee mid to senior-level provider relationships and expectations, addressing issues quickly and satisfactorily.

• Facilitate provider meetings and discussions, present recommendations to senior leadership.

• Outline a plan for developing or improving products / services / tools / methods in functional areas of focus.

• Leverage team members to participate in the creation of intellectual capital.

Qualifications:

• Relevant clinical degree preferred. Advanced degree desired.

• 5 or more years of relevant experience within an HCO required.

• Strong understanding of HCOs operations and financial planning required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required. (i.e., analyze and interpret data, identify opportunities, and develop actionable insights).

• Experience in an Operating Room or in Critical / Intensive Care desired.

• Experience in Healthcare Value Analysis preferred.

• Project management and solution delivery experience in health care, operations management or consulting preferred.

• Possess strong client-facing and group presentation skills.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.

• Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex business challenges.

• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.

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Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

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