JOB SUMMARY:

Works within a defined organizational structure to identify cost savings opportunities related to improved product, service and related process standardization and utilization. Reviews and assesses applicable financial, clinical, operational, and evidence based literature and appropriately assists in the selection, evaluation, monitoring, analysis, and implementation of cost-effective products, services, and related processes in the healthcare system, which may include, but not be limited to the hospital, clinic(s), network, and/or healthcare system. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with clinical, administrative, and healthcare system staff to ensure effective, results-oriented project outcomes, including implementation of technology assessments and other UHC offerings. These activities are conducted while maintaining or improving the quality of care provided to patients.

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• Serves as a liaison between hospital / system administration, departments, clinical staff, and UHC to ensure cost-effective utilization of products, services, and processes, including, but not limited to medical / surgical supplies, capital equipment, technology, and process-related activities. Process improvement-related activities include operational and clinical resource management opportunities that improve operational and clinical efficiency while maintaining or enhancing the quality of patient care.
• Serves as a liaison to UHC on behalf of hospital / system administration to facilitate and support value analysis objectives.
• Manages value analysis data for outcome documentation.
• Coordinates product, service, and process evaluation processes. (Product orientation relates to standardization and utilization.)
• Develops, coordinates, and assists in the educational programs regarding value analysis processes.
• Participates as a member, chair, co-chair, or ad hoc member of hospital / system committees or sub-committees as a representative of administration, including the Value Analysis Coordinating Committee, Nursing Products Committee, Patient Care Cost Management Team and Nursing Quality Council.
• Accountable for the effective strategic planning, operational, and financial management of the value analysis program and projects that cross multiple departments to ensure optimal quality, cost, and service outcomes.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in health related field and four years of experience in a clinical setting.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standard office and hospital environments.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.