Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors

SUMMARY

The role of the Pricing Utilization Analyst reports to the Purchasing Supervisor. This position is responsible for a wide variety of data analysis of supplies. This position will spend 60% of the time sitting with occasional standing and walking of short distances up to 40% of the work time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review data to identify and support the hospital’s goal to identify cost savings, standardize product lines and maintain quality
• Maintain a positive relationship with all areas of the organization
• Assist the Materials Value Analyst in identifying the Hospital’s Group Purchasing contracts for possible access and product conversion by utilizing the Materials Management database and other available resources
• Ability to think critically to resolve problems
• Ensure work is carried out in a detail oriented manner
• Use Excel spreadsheets and other Microsoft Office Suite products to report data

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Licensure and Certifications: N/A
• Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in Purchasing or Warehouse management, required. Previous knowledge of medical terminology and supplies as demonstrated in a healthcare environment, preferred. Previous experience in medical buying or similar environment, preferred.

*The ideal candidate will possess advanced skills and experience in either Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access.