Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors
Position Summary
The role of the Pricing Utilization Analyst reports to the Materials Director. This position is responsible for providing data analysis regarding purchasing contracts, supply consumption, waste or loss. May participate in, or lead projects as required by the Department Director.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients
- Review data to identify and support the hospital’s goal to identify cost savings, standardize product lines and maintain quality
- Assist the Materials Value Analyst in identifying the Hospital’s Group Purchasing contracts for possible access and product conversion by utilizing the Materials Management database and other available resources
Qualifications
- Education: College degree, preferred. High school diploma with extensive analytical experience would be considered.
- Licensure and Certifications: N/A
- Experience: Extensive experience in using analytical software programs required, including Microsoft Excel, Access, Veradigm, Epic, or other supply chain or medical based software’s. Previous knowledge of medical terminology and supplies as demonstrated in a healthcare environment, preferred. Previous experience in medical buying or similar environment, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment This position will spend 20% of time. standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 pounds.
