At Houston Methodist, the Service Line Clinical Value Analysis position is responsible for for investigating products, procedures or processes that will improve operational and clinical efficiency, increase the quality of patient care and reduce supply expenditures. This position serves as a Supply Chain expert in the Value Analysis process of achieving optimal cost, quality and outcomes in relation to medical products or services.

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates with the Clinical Value Analysis committees on strategy and agendas.

• Prepares in coordination with the Clinical Value Analysis commitees the monthly reporting for cost and outcomes impact and progress to goals that are reported to the Steering Committee.

• Coordinates with the appropriate supply chain staff on initiatives and requests to support the value analysis recommendation for clinical decision-making.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Facilitates a system consensus decision-making process for Value Analysis committees in their review of products, services, capital and savings/standardization opportunities.

• Collaborates with other departments regarding product and/or service process issues. Proactively recognizes issues/concerns, determines a plan of action, and responds in a timely manner.

• Facilitate planning and directing of product conversions, new product introduction and process flows for Supply Chain.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reports the results of a trial in a clear and unbiased manner to the value analysis committee and key stakeholders.

• Facilitates a transparent and structured data collection and reporting process for formal evaluations. Ensures that follow-up has occurred on any concerns or issues identified by stakeholders.

• Supports the hospital and system quality intiatives through effective review and implementation of approved products and services

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with the clinical and administrative leadership across the Houston Methodist System to drive accountability for quality goods and services that are standardized and cost effective

• Conducts financial modeling with guidance that includes the total costs of product change. Considers: labor and nonlabor costs, reimbursement, incentives and share back opportunities, cost avoidance and quality outcomes.

• Manages annual savings targets for assigned service.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Researches clinical evidence for best practices around medical and surgical products, technology, capital and services as well as clinical practice variation.

• Maintains knowledge of the internal and external drivers for change in medical surgical products, medical technology, services and clinical best practice.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree

• Masters degree or clinical experience preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of experience in value analysis, medical sales, supply chain and/or patient care experience in a clinical setting

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• National supply chain certification/licensure

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Is highly skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications, including but not limited to intermediate knowledge of the following Microsoft products: Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.  HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area.  HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities.  Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees.   Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.

 

In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services’ consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.