Supply Chain Data Specialist - Purchasing (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

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About The Position

The Supply Chain Data Specialist supports healthcare supply chain disciplines, with a focus on master data management, contract maintenance, and the use of item data content management, contract pricing management, data interchange, and other specialized software. The role primarily supports internal staff with item master management, new item additions, analysis, and reporting. It maintains working knowledge of hospital information technology to integrate data across systems in support of program improvement and long-range strategic planning.

The Specialist is responsible for capturing, developing, and maintaining performance metrics and statistics; planning and coordinating data collection and analysis for selected services and projects; and supporting management with the design and implementation of projects that affect business operations. Other analysis is performed as needed. Supported initiatives include item and price file maintenance, vendor dictionary maintenance, supply location maintenance, par location optimization, item content management, and contract management support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or two years of information services experience.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
• Interpersonal and telephone skills to establish rapport and interact professionally with managers, coworkers, employees, and consultants.
• Ability to follow through on numerous details across multiple assignments using sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization skills and ability to multitask.
• Adaptability and flexibility to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand objectives and work independently.
• Behavior reflective of Enloe Medical Center core values.
• Compliance with HIPAA regulations and company confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in a data specialist role.
• Two to three years of experience within the healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with medium-sized data sets of more than 10,000 records.
• Ability to interface with key stakeholders from multiple internal departments and with suppliers, distributors, and group purchasing organizations.
• Knowledge of e-commerce concepts and basic Microsoft Office applications, including email, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with any GHX toolsets.

Responsibilities

• Support item master management and new item additions for internal staff.
• Maintain item and price files, vendor dictionaries, and supply locations.
• Support par location optimization, item content management, and contract management.
• Use item data content management, contract pricing management, data interchange, and other specialized software solutions.
• Capture, develop, and maintain performance metrics and statistics.
• Plan and coordinate data collection and analysis activities for selected services and projects.
• Provide management with the design and implementation of projects that impact business operations.
• Perform analysis and reporting activities as required.
• Maintain working knowledge of current hospital information technology and incorporate data across systems to support program improvement and strategic planning.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan, including vision insurance.
• Prescription and dental group insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as earned.
• Extended Sick Leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level