AVP Supply Chain Periop and Technology

The Assistant Vice President Supply Chain Perioperative Inventory Management and Technology Applications will be responsible to be viewed as the consummate industry expert in Supply Chain perioperative and procedural based location inventory management and technology applications, continually versed in understanding and applying industry best practices, including the use of modern technologies and applications, artificial intelligence, real time data capabilities, technologies and the optimization of the procure-to-pay continuum.

Leads and governs perioperative, specialty lab and technology-based efficiency, cost-effectiveness, including a formally documented inventory valuation and expense reduction operational improvement initiatives (Supply Chain OI) for each respective fiscal year.

Leads and governs the development for supply chain site operations across all Jefferson entities, including all technologies implemented and utilized within perioperative, specialty lab, general nursing floor, general supply room and tissue management, tracking and storage related locations and applications.

Leadership responsibility to ensure optimal level of revenue integrity, inventory controls and adoption of technologies, including any point-of-use inventory management and bill only automation applications. enterprise-wide supply chain perioperative and specialty lab site operations technology applications, including data interface and inoperative strategies with the electronic medical record and hemodynamic technology platforms.

Essential Functions

• Develops a standardized, enterprise supply chain operations strategies and technology vision for all perioperative, specialty lab and technology application areas, resulting in a high reliability and best-in-class operation.

• Creates and manages a comprehensive five-year strategic Supply Chain perioperative, specialty lab and technology business plan, including a demand signal environment for all general nursing care locations, all supply room labeling technologies to ensure supply chain operations supports Jefferson's overall mission, vision and key objectives. Responsible to analyze, coordinate and develop an effective data interface strategy between all Supply Chain operations based technologies and Jefferson's electronic medical record, hemodynamics and revenue generating based systems responsible for supply capture, recall management and patient billing.

• Develop, cultivate and lead a high-reliability Supply Chain perioperative and specialty lab support organization that includes personnel development and a key succession plan for all key critical leadership roles.

• Leadership responsibility for the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide Supply Chain perioperative and specialty lab operations workforce management program, including span of control and overall productivity standards, assessments and appropriate adjustments. Provide leadership responsibility for ongoing time and motion studies (MODAPTS) across all Supply Chain perioperative and specialty lab site operations. Leadership responsibility for labor productivity and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Leadership responsibility to define and develop supply chain policies, methods, standards, certifications and supporting tools related to perioperative and specialty lab environments, in support of operational excellence and consistent standardized operating procedures across all Jefferson operating units.

• Leadership responsibility and vision related to establish and leverage enterprise supply chain management perioperative and supply chain analytics in support of advancing defined operational improvements, including overall revenue integrity in all clinical areas.

• Provides executive leadership and achievement responsibility related to identifying, developing and achieving all supply chain perioperative and specialty lab-based operations cost savings and efficiency achievement initiatives and targets.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, implement and oversee effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans, particularly in relation to supporting implant and patient case supplies used documentation, as well as the management of all perioperative and specialty lab supply related recall management and expired supply processes.

• Leadership responsibility related to possessing detailed industry knowledge and capabilities in relation to inventory management best practices, including the use of relevant technologies, UDI data, barcode scanning capabilities, RFID and RPA applications. Skilled capabilities in Lean / Six Sigma / 5S / Continuous Improvement / Visual methodologies and practical applications. Working knowledge of HL7 & API integration capabilities. Foundational understanding of the various clinical documentation systems used across OR, Heart & Vascular, Imaging, and Radiology departments.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead and oversee the overall improvement in material flow, inventory management, receiving and distribution to gain operational efficiencies.

• Acts as a supply chain business advisor to senior leadership and affiliate leaders to achieve organizational targets, demonstrating outstanding presentation and communication skills. Must be a demonstrated and effective public speaker that can present to all levels of executive, operational, and clinical leadership. Strong understanding of clinical operations & workflow during pre, intra, and post operative/procedural phases. Knowledge with HL7 & API integration capabilities.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead and oversee overall supply chain site operations and logistics management activities related to perioperative and specialty lab environments to achieve organizational targets.

• Leverages the intellectual capital of the entire organization (as appropriate) to achieve Supply Shain objectives.

• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead and oversee the overall cross-functional collaboration among Supply Chain perioperative and specialty lab departments to optimize operational efficiency and enhance productivity.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead, oversee and assess key perioperative and specialty lab inventory management and related technology performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Leadership responsibility to develop, build and nurture a high-performance perioperative and specialty lab operations team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and professional growth.

• Leadership responsibility to provide guidance and mentorship to Supply Chain perioperative and specialty lab operational leadership, enabling all operational leaders to excel in their roles.

• Foster effective communication and teamwork to ensure seamless coordination between
  various operational functions.

• Manage operational budgets, resource allocation, and capital expenditure to optimize
  Supply Chain perioperative and specialty lab operational efficiency while meeting financial goals.

• Leadership responsibility, governance and related to effectively administering Supply Chain perioperative, specialty lab and technology based operational budgets, allocation of resources, including developing, proposing and being accountable for any capital investments necessary to optimize Supply Chain operational efficiencies and financial goals. Responsible for supply chain impacting revenue integrity in relation to the perioperative and specialty lab environments.

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Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Effective Communications - Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Interpersonal Relationships - Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner

Service Excellence - Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques, ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner

Flexibility and Adaptability - Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment, ability to adapt as needed

Managing Multiple Priorities - Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation

Decision Making - Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process, ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions

Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy

Calendaring - Knowledge of and ability to use office electronic calendaring software and capabilities

Problem Solving - Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems, ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations

Knowledge of Organization - Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics, ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or master's degree in operations, distribution or logistics management, or equivalent work experience.

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Experience:

A minimum of ten years' experience leading a complex and multi-faceted supply chain distribution, logistics and technology-based network over a varied geographical environment, with a specialty focus on perioperative, specialty lab, technology applications related to UDI data, barcode scanning capabilities, RFID and RPA applications and interfaces.

Experience with recent AI and Google-developed analytical artificial intelligence platforms that have the ability to automate the procure-to-pay cycle within the complexities of the Supply Chain perioperative and specialty lab environments.

Experience and deep understanding of FDA and Joint Commission processes and regulations related to inventory management, distribution, tissue and recall management supply chain processes within the perioperative and specialty lab environments.

Conditions of Employment

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

Closing Statement

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.