What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pricing/Utilization Analyst (Full-Time Mon-Fri Days) position at Washington Regional Medical System?
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 areas 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
The role of the Pricing Utilization Analyst reports to the Purchasing Supervisor. This position is responsible for a wide variety of data analysis of supplies. This position will spend 60% of the time sitting with occasional standing and walking of short distances up to 40% of the work time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review data to identify and support the hospitals goal to identify cost savings, standardize product lines and maintain quality
- Maintain a positive relationship with all areas of the organization
- Assist the Materials Value Analyst in identifying the Hospitals Group Purchasing contracts for possible access and product conversion by utilizing the Materials Management database and other available resources
- Ability to think critically to resolve problems
- Ensure work is carried out in a detail oriented manner
- Use Excel spreadsheets and other Microsoft Office Suite products to report data
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Licensure and Certifications: N/A
- Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in Purchasing or Warehouse management, required. Previous knowledge of medical terminology and supplies as demonstrated in a healthcare environment, preferred. Previous experience in medical buying or similar environment, preferred.
