Job Description

 

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:   

The Materials Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring Harris Health System Information Technology Systems reliability and quality assurance in support of the Supply Chain procurement process for Hospital Supplies.  Frequently consults with IT in support of systems upgrades, systems maintenance and new software implementation.  Assesses System-wide Supply Chain processes for opportunities to  improve efficiency and effectiveness leading to substantial annual cost reductions.   Evaluates, proposes and leads Clinical Department expense-reduction efforts relating to supply chain activities.  Evaluates new Information Technology Systems and proposes strategic opportunities to enhance the existing Supply Chain Systems Platforms.  Manages Materials Managements Help Desk that supports System-wide users efficient use  of Materials Managements Systems.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: 

Bachelors Degree in Business or Information Systems or in Healthcare-related field with demonstrated proficiency in management of information systems, database applications and spreadsheet applications.  

Masters Degree in Materials Management or Business Administration.
 

Work Experience: 

Eight plus (8+) years of experience in Materials Management, Healthcare experience preferred.  

Six (6) years of experience working with purchasing and inventory management systems, database and spreadsheet application.  

Five plus (5+) years of experience in business process improvement and cost reduction.  

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
 

Management Experience : Five plus  (5+) years of experience in  Support Management Roles within  Materials Management
 

Equipment Operated: PCs, Equipment, Printer, Terminals

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:    
Communication Skills:
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking) 
Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)

Other Skills:

Analytical, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical, Word Processing, P.C.  

Work Schedule:   Flexible, Travel,  On Call, Eligible for Telecommute

Other Requirements: Travel between Harris Health's facilities and vendors.

    
TYPICAL DUTIES THAT MAY BE PERFORMED
1. Conducts strategic reviews of existing and future Materials Management software configuration requirements to support the needs of the growing Hospital District.
Includes evaluation of new supply chain technology. Requires attendance at important Vendor software events

2. Analyzes existing Clinical department supply chain processes, applies best practices and proposes enhancements to improve quality and efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Requires extensive knowledge of PeopleSoft Query Development and Table Configuration

3. Provides daily oversight of all Materials Management Information Systems to ensure delivery of very high levels of reliability and quality assurance
Just in Time operating environment demands consistently high levels of reliability and quality assurance Service levels must properly support patient needs at all times

4. Acts as a central point of contact for all technical matters related to Materials Management Software Systems Key District employee for technical matters
Analyzes issues, formulates corrective action and drives implementation

5. Manages all matters related to the District's Item Master File to ensure the highest possible quality and synchronization between the various Materials Systems that utilize the Item Master File

6. Assists with the development of the Annual Capital and Operating Budget and conducts the related financial analysis
Conducts ROI analysis for MMA Capital Projects
Zero-bases Operating Expenses to eliminate year-over-year waste

7. Collaborates with IT technicians on Materials Management software troubleshooting, upgrades and implementations.
Requires strong IT skill set for direct collaboration with IT.

8. Proposes cost reduction projects and leads other departments through the phases of project development and implementation
Functions as a project consultant in support of departments impacted by supply chain through out the District

9. Prepares operational analyses and reports as required by senior management and other departments
Communicates results of operations using key metrics to Senior Management

10. Oversees Materials Management Help Desk which provides District-wide user support for all Materials Systems
Addresses all elevated issues on an as needed basis

11. Assists the Administrative Director with other special projects as needed

12. Provide systems training to MMA staff and other District departments as needed
Provides technical training to MMA staff to improve staff efficiency and effectiveness

13. Acknowledges all requests using ServiceFirst communication response to demonstrate professionalism in all activities when representing Materials Management

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