Director - Medical Equipment Planning and Procurement

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Phoenix, AZ

7d•$127,142 - $186,974•Onsite

About The Position

Atlas Healthcare Partners exists to form strategic partnerships with health systems across the nation to develop, manage and operate Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in their markets. As a key player in this rapidly growing healthcare segment, we are committed to providing exceptional care and outstanding customer service to every patient, every physician, every time. Our daily focus revolves around our core values of Integrity, Culture, Teamwork, Respect, and Results. In addition to fostering a workplace that encourages professional growth and advancement, we provide industry-leading health and dental benefits, paired with a matching retirement package. We look forward to you being a vital part of our journey in shaping the future of healthcare. POSITION SUMMARY The Director of the Medical Equipment Planning and Procurement (MEPP) team will lead and oversee both new construction and major renovation projects for one or more facilities at a time. Projects may include deNovos, new builds, acquisitions, and existing facility support through all phases (planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, equipment, closeout, and warranty phases). The primary role of the Director of MEPP is to coordinate planning, design, procurement, and deployment of medical equipment for contracted projects. The Director is expected to lead the team with working in the MEPP planning database, Smartsheet, Envi, and Bluebeam and working to keep all electronic project files updated and organized, maintain project budgets for Design and Construction.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
5 – 7 years’ experience organizing and planning for MEPP system in a health system setting.
Well-developed understanding of End-to-End medical equipment planning and procurement with advanced financial understanding.
Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business or finance.
Track record of influencing the external environment based on knowledge of social, political, regulatory, and economic issues affecting businesses domestically and globally.
Capable to articulate a vision, engage and mobilize employees around that vision, and deliver superior value.
Driving long-term, profitable, and sustainable growth in multiple functions, businesses, sectors and markets.
Experience in strategic planning and execution.
Leadership in change management.

Responsibilities

Leads all aspects of medical equipment planning and procurement for new construction and major renovation projects across Atlas’ markets, joint ventures, and surgery centers in ASC operations.
Participates in all phases of the project plan including early planning, design, permitting, construction, mobilization and closeout for assigned projects.
Develop and execute strategic plans for the MEPP department in alignment with Atlas mission, vision and values.
Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with vendors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
Communicates with executives and senior leadership on project statuses and coordinates with other department leaders/team members to ensure successful completion of projects and initiatives.
Collaborate with senior management to establish departmental goals, budgets, and performance metrics.
Develops and implements efficient processes and workflows to streamline MEPP operations, improving productivity and cost-effectiveness.
Conduct regular vendor evaluations and performance reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards and service level agreements.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, MEPP suppliers and vendors.
Performs quality control on projects from early planning to closeout to maintain the standards and outcomes expected.
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to MEPP operations.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.