Program Specialist Value Analysis

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Value Analysis Manager to drive cost containment through a structured value analysis process across service lines, collaborating with clinicians, Sourcing Specialists, and financial teams. The role focuses on improving product value while maintaining quality and safety.

You will lead the VAT, oversee product requests, trials and implementations, ensure formulary alignment, and advocate for the end-user voice in evaluating products and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• 2 years of supply chain management or clinical RN experience.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cost saving initiatives with Sourcing Specialists and analysts.
• Manage VAT product requests, trials and implementation within service lines.
• Lead the VAT team to assess product value considering efficacy and cost.
• Collaborate with physicians to identify approved formulary products and new requests.
• Manage pre-implementation trials and product conversions.
• Address in-the-moment product concerns (safety, recalls, substitutions).
• Advocate for end-user voice across stakeholders to mature value analysis.

Skills

Supply chain management

Nurse experience

Project management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, responsible for carrying out supply expense management initiatives and utilizing value analysis process on total annual spend amounts. Identifies and implements strategies to drive system standards, product quality and cost containment while reducing variation. Participates in the value analysis process to provide high quality, efficient and cost-effective products and services. Utilizes organization's methodology for analyzing product/service selection, utilization and costs.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate cost saving initiatives with Sourcing Specialists, financial analysts and managers/directors Within assigned service lines, manages Value Analysis Team (VAT) product request process, product trials and product implementation.
• May manage service lines' Patient Specific Requests (PSRs).
• Owner of implementation/conversion process, coordinates with interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth integration of new products/processes including any pre-implementation trials.
• Leads VAT team through identification of product value when considering efficacy, quality, safety and cost.
• Works with physicians and other clinicians to identify approved products in support of existing Product Formulary and new requests.
• Handles in-the-moment product concerns (i.e. Joint Commission inquiries, product safety concerns, recalls/substitutions, etc.).
• Advocates and ensures a voice for the end user considering all internal stakeholders while contributing to the overall maturity of Value Analysis at Corewell Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Nursing.
• 2 years of relevant experience in supply chain management or clinical registered nurse experience.
• Previous project management experience.
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan upon hire.

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6\" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

Benefits

How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discount directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Location and Employment Details

• Primary Location SITE - Consolidated Service Center West - 2925 Walkent Ct NW - Grand Rapids.
• Department Name Procurement Value Analysis - Corporate.
• Employment Type Full time.
• Shift Variable (United States of America).
• Weekly Scheduled Hours 40.
• Hours of Work 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Days Worked Monday to Friday.
• Weekend Frequency N/A.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Company Culture

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.