Program Manager, Clinical Resource Utilization

Medical University of South Carolina

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented program manager to join our healthcare supply chain team. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the review of supplies and equipment to address instances of clinical variation, work with care team members and physician to curve those behaviors to align with standard leading practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while managing costs effectively. This role collaborates closely with clinical, operational, quality and supply chain teams to implement evidence-based practices that optimize resource use without compromising patient care quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage projects, and meet deadlines in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of healthcare economics, reimbursement models, and healthcare regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical nursing experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred, not required.
• Previous experience in value analysis, supply chain management, or healthcare purchasing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review of supplies and equipment to address instances of clinical variation.
• Work with care team members and physicians to align behaviors with standard leading practices.
• Analyze data on supply and implant utilization trends to identify opportunities for standardization and clinical variation reduction.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, and supply chain leaders to implement cost-efficient strategies.
• Develop and lead initiatives to promote evidence-based decision-making in the selection and use of supplies and implants.
• Monitor the performance of clinical utilization programs, ensuring alignment with cost-reduction and supply chain efficiency goals.
• Build strong relationships with vendors to ensure cost-effective sourcing while maintaining high-quality product availability.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of clinical variation reduction programs.
• Provide regular updates to governing committees and service line leaders.
• Report on program performance, cost savings, and process improvements to senior leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees