Value Analysis Coordinator

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Closing Date:

08/22/2025

Type of Position:

Management - Operations

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

FIN | Finance SC Value Analysis

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Value Analysis Coordinator provides clinical expertise in identifying process improvement and cost savings opportunities for UAMS Health. The facilitator’s role encompasses improved products, service and process standardization and utilization. This position interacts with members of the Medical Staff, Department Leaders and care providers to identify, review and assess applicable financial, clinical, operational and evidence-based literature and assists in the selection, evaluation, monitoring, analysis and implementation of cost-effective products, services and processes. Requires knowledge of conducting a product evaluation, value analysis or process improvement as well as skills in product conversion planning and implementation. Requires relational skills to ensure robust product evaluation with substantive clinical input, the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others. Knowledge of hospital and clinical staff areas as well as EMR. Demonstrates the ability to work in a matrix structure across service lines; works closely with the Value Analysis Team to ensure work is accurate, complete and timely. Familiarity with SAP, Microsoft Office products and the organization’s member-driven supply network.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field plus 5 years of clinical work experience in a health care setting.
• Must be able to withstand physical activity, as this position requires a lot of movement throughout the healthcare setting.

Preferred:

• Clinical experience in surgery, emergency or intensive care inpatient settings.
• Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Prior experience in value analysis.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:
•    Works directly with the value analysis department and assigned value analysis teams (VAT) to access and set up cost savings, Standardization of products initiatives and evaluate/implement new product requests.  
•    Maintains current knowledge of the CAPTIS Consolidated Services agreement.  
•    Performs research, data analysis and benchmarking. 
•    Develops tools, graphics and presentations as appropriate to identify potential savings and assists others to understand methods and processes required to achieve measurable results. 
•    Assists in tracking savings/usage of items to quantify expense reduction and quality outcomes.
•    Provides educational plans for product and service users.
•    Provides a communication plan for product and service information. 
•    Assists with improving patient care by supporting standardization of protocols and pathways.  
•    Identifies, involves and collaborates with end users.  
•    Supports implementation of recommendations from the organization and performs assignments on time.  
•    Develop conversion plans based on end user support.  
•    Supports the goals and objectives of UAMS to drive consensus.  
•    Ensures changes are accepted, implemented and maintained.
•    Identifies obstacles and mediates barriers or elevates issues to the VAT and VA Director.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes