Healthcare Operational Effectiveness Supply Chain - Senior Consultant

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Family :
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required :
Up to 75% Clearance Required :
None
What You Will Do:
The Guidehouse Consulting Commercial Healthcare Payer/Provider candidate will have experience in the Healthcare industry, preferably in performance improvement within Hospitals, Health Plans or Physician Groups. Specifically, the successful candidate will have expertise in manipulating data using Excel, Access, and other applications, coordinating teamwork products, and supporting multi-functional teams.
He/she will work on the Guidehouse Commercial Healthcare Supply Chain team driving margin and operational improvement across business and purchased services, supply cost, and clinical supply utilization at client provider organizations through a combination of data and business process analysis, project management, and deliverable creation. He/she will quickly develop subject matter expertise and business acumen to become a recognized, credible, and trusted partner to our clients.
Responsibilities:

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  Curiosity and enthusiasm with client and Guidehouse teams to assess and implement supply chain improvement opportunities and savings initiatives relevant in the hospital environment
  
  
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  Interest in sourcing, analyzing, negotiating, implementing, and validating contract management process steps
  
  
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  Knowledge of common provider systems such as Enterprise Resource Planner (ERP) and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR), as well as experience in analyzing associated data
  
  
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  Ability to facilitate and lead the strategic sourcing process including contract negotiations and leveraging supplier relationships for categories including, but not limited to, clinical supplies, physician preference items, purchased services, lab, and pharmacy
  
  
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  Interest in reviewing pricing and business terms for capital equipment and service contracts
  
  
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  Experience with conducting formal business reviews that leverages a supplier scorecard process
  
  
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  Understanding of healthcare inventory management systems and general operations principles (i.e. P2P, shipping, receiving, inventory management, par planning and management, etc.)
  
  
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  Familiarity with health system Value Analysis programs
  
  
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  Aptitude in procure to pay process
  
  
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  Ability to develop and deliver creative solutions to address needs throughout an organization including managing capital assets, processing vendor transactions, and establishing system and facility-level policies and processes
  
  
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  Aptitude to develop foundational training materials
  
  
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  Comfortable interfacing with hospital executives to report realized savings and to develop strategies for ongoing risk mitigation
  
  
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  Ability to develop client-ready project deliverables such as workplans, presentations, and analyses
  
  
  What You Will Need :
  
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    Minimum Bachelor's degree, graduate degree preferred
    
    
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    Minimum 3-5+ years' relevant work experience in a Nursing or other clinically related settings and/or experience in non-clinical areas
    
    
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    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
    
    
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    Strong written and oral communication skills
    
    
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    Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
    
    
    What Would Be Nice To Have :
    
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      Previous consulting experience
      
      
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      Strong client leadership skills and ability to sell add-on work and recognize business development opportunities
      
      
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      Demonstrated ability to work in challenging situations
      
      
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      Demonstrated ability leading successful teams and managing through conflict
      
      
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      Ability to complete projects with attention to detail on tight timelines
      
      
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      Assures high quality work by taking advantage of learning opportunities and self-motivated
      
      
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      Communicates effectively and demonstrates leadership role with physicians, clinicians, administrators, colleagues, and fellow Supply Chain resources
      
      
      The annual salary range for this position is $82,400.00-$164,800.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
      What We Offer :
      Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
      Benefits include:
      
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        Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
        
        
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        Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
        
        
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        Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
        
        
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        Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
        
        
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        401(k) Retirement Plan
        
        
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        Basic Life & Supplemental Life
        
        
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        Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
        
        
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        Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
        
        
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        Student Loan PayDown
        
        
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        Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
        
        
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        Skills Development & Certifications
        
        
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        Employee Referral Program
        
        
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        Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
        
        
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        Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
        
        
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        Mobility Stipend
        
        
        About Guidehouse
        Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
        Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
        If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
        Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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