JOB SUMMARYThis job manages physician preference items (PPI) at Allegheny Health Network in the General Surgery categories. The awarded candidate is responsible for developing specialty specific physician panels to drive product and process decisions throughout the network. Following the contract creation process, the incumbent ensures that compliance levels are maintained for select PPI contracts as well as supports Provider Supply Chain Partner's business development. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for generating savings opportunities to contribute to supply chain's annual savings goal.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES- Build relationships with physicians and clinical staff within the service line to manage a broad based group of contract categories. As the liaison between the vendors and the physicians/staff, work with the vendors to ensure that they are providing the proper training and support for the procedures. Follow regular call pattern with physicians to enhance engagement.
- Partner with the physician panel members to develop PPI contracts, work through requests for new technologies and support resolution of any product issues across their practice.
- Drive compliance and standardization across the service line within partner organizations working with physicians to ensure proper usage of on-contract products.
- Support clinical contracting across a broad based group of contract categories to reach savings goals by facilitating clinician involvement in decision making.
- Meet with senior leadership throughout partner organizations to discuss conversion and/or implementation plans, financial impact, as well as clinical perspective.
- Support business development for Provider Supply Chain Partners by serving as the clinical expert to help drive contract penetration at the affiliate hospitals.
- Train and mentor other Clinical Integration Coordinators on the team to help them work through the contracting process and any compliance concerns.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONRequired- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration/Management
Substitutions- Any applicable (Bachelors or Higher) degree may be substituted for a degree in management
PreferredEXPERIENCERequired- 7 - 10 years in the Healthcare Industry
- 3 - 5 years in Sales
Preferred- 3 - 5 years in Medical Sales
- 1 - 3 years in Clinical Services
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONSRequiredPreferredSKILLS- Relationship-builder with Unsurpassed Interpersonal Skills
- Building and Leading Teams
- Communication Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost Saving Initiatives
- Excellent Multi-Tasker
- Leading Effective Meetings
- Creative Problem Solving
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning/Thinking
Languages (other than English)None
Travel Requirement 50% - 75%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONSPosition TypeRemote
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Frequently
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Does Not Apply
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Does Not Apply
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Does Not Apply
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Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:$79,300.00
Pay Range Maximum:$127,100.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
