Value Analysis Coordinator

Position Highlights:

Position: Value Analysis CoordinatorLocation: Warrenville, ILFull TimeHours: Monday - Friday 8am- 4:30pmRequired Travel: This role will require travel to all of Endeavor Health’s Chicagoland locations, dependent on the clinical needs this could be between 20-30% of the role.

Job Summary:

The Value Analysis Coordinator is responsible for coordinating activities of various stakeholders from Endeavor Health Value Analysis Teams (VATs), Category Management Team and the Supplier community to ensure high responsiveness to clinical needs and goals. This individual will coordinate activities related to Value Analysis Team meetings which include the management of product requests, implementation of local and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts, product/service cost analysis, product/service introduction, trials and overall change initiatives (substitutions and manufacture discontinuation of products) on behalf of end users at all Endeavor Health facilities.

This role will require travel to all of Endeavor Health’s Chicagoland locations, dependent on the clinical needs this could be between 20-30% of the role.

What you will do:

Reviews new product requests with the Category Manager lead prior to each Value Analysis committee meeting.Partners with stakeholders to ensure new product requests are complete and concise, and ensures all necessary documents are uploaded into the new product request depository before discussing with the Category Manager.Collects and complies essential clinical data and literature (including product studies when available), for all new product requests and performs associated cost analyses in collaboration with the Category Management team.Serves as an active participant on monthly Value Analysis committee meetings and documents key committee discussions and decisions. Documents identified and implemented cost savings initiatives and audits projected utilization and actual spend.Facilitates communication and dissemination of relevant clinical literature, including evidenced-based and peer-review studies, to support new product requests, utilization, conversions and trials.Records and prepares product and service utilization reports, patient outcomes and updates for assigned VATs. Monitors trends in product, service and process utilization/consumption with emphasis on departments overconsumption.Coordinates committee meeting invites, prepares clinical information for presentation for new product/service requests, and organizes meetings for product trials between clinical staff, physicians and suppliers. Collaborates with Category Management, Distribution and Logistics, and other relevant parties for product trials and conversions. Assists in connecting relevant product education materials between requesting department, education team and associated vendor.Assists the Category Management team with compliance on contracting strategies related to clinical equipment, supplies, and services.Provide project management for product conversions across the organization via the coordination of evaluations, procurement of samples, collection and summation of evaluator feedback, and the coordination of training and education related to the introduction of new clinical supplies and equipment.Supports the identification and implementation of operational improvement strategies for clinical equipment, supplies and services. Engages with physicians, clinicians, and leadership to lead utilization initiatives that enhance clinical, operational, and financial performance across Endeavor Health’s clinical supply chain, providing subject matter expertise. Conduct regular rounding to proactively seek feedback from physicians, clinicians, and leadership

What you will need:

Education: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art in Nursing, Health Administration or related field required.License Requirements: Current RN LicenseExperience: Minimum 2-3 years of clinical preferably in-hospital experience or relevant category management experienceUnique or Preferred Skills:Strong understanding of financial analysis and quantitative/qualitative assessment data.In-depth knowledge of medical supplies and applications, supply utilization and supply standardization using value analysis processes.Capable of organizing workload and set priorities effectively.Strong communication skills both written and verbal.Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality relating to patient health information (PHI) or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in spreadsheet, word and presentation applications.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary work (exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and involving sitting most of the time with occasional standing and walking)

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.