Clinical Value Analysis Coordinator

The Clinical Value Analysis Coordinator reports to the Manager, Value Analysis and coordinates the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of clinical products, equipment, technologies, and purchased services across the health system.

This role manages:

✅ New product requests
✅ Product evaluations
✅ Standardization initiatives
✅ Product discontinuations
✅ Supply disruption activities
✅ Patient safety concerns

The Clinical Value Analysis Coordinator serves as a liaison between clinical stakeholders, sourcing, finance, and suppliers to facilitate evidence-based decision making that supports:

🎯 Quality patient outcomes
⚙️ Operational efficiency
📋 Regulatory compliance
💰 Financial stewardship

Through collaboration with clinicians and operational leaders, this role conducts clinical, operational, and financial assessments and provides recommendations that align with organizational goals, value analysis principles, and supply chain strategies.

🔑 Essential Functions

🩺 Product Evaluation & Implementation

• Coordinates and facilitates the evaluation of new product requests, product substitutions, equipment evaluations, technology assessments, standardization initiatives, and supplier conversion projects.
• Reviews requests submitted through approved value analysis and sourcing processes and ensures appropriate stakeholder involvement and governance review.
• Conducts product research and assessments to determine clinical appropriateness, operational impact, utilization requirements, compatibility with existing products and equipment, and overall organizational value.
• Coordinates product trials and evaluations, including establishing trial objectives, collecting stakeholder feedback, analyzing results, and documenting recommendations.
• Identifies clinically acceptable alternatives during product shortages, backorders, allocations, recalls, and product discontinuations to ensure continuity of patient care.

🤝 Collaboration & Partnership

• Collaborates with physicians, nursing leaders, clinicians, infection prevention, finance, sourcing, contracting, and operational leaders to evaluate requests and identify opportunities for standardization and cost optimization.
• Partners with sourcing and contracting teams to ensure contract alignment, pricing validation, rebate optimization, and compliance with GPO and local agreements.
• Evaluates sourcing and distribution strategies and collaborates with inventory management, logistics, and warehouse teams to support product implementation and ongoing supply chain operations.
• Works collaboratively with Supply Chain, Clinical Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation of organizational policies and strategic initiatives.

📊 Analysis & Decision Support

• Develops financial analyses, utilization reviews, and cost-benefit assessments to support evidence-based decision making.
• Tracks and reports value analysis outcomes, including:
  • 💵 Cost savings
  • 💲 Cost avoidance
  • 📈 Standardization metrics
  • 📉 Utilization trends
  • ✅ Contract compliance
  • 🌱 Quality improvements
• Coordinates metrics, dashboards, reports, and performance indicators related to value analysis initiatives and implementation projects.

👥 Governance & Leadership

• Chairs or co-chairs and facilitates assigned Value Analysis governance committees and product review teams.
• Develops meeting agendas, presentations, reports, minutes, recommendations, and follow-up communications.
• Coordinates committee voting processes and maintains official records of decisions and approvals.
• Promotes value analysis principles throughout the organization and serves as a resource regarding product utilization, standardization, and evidence-based purchasing decisions.

🚚 Supply Chain Optimization

• Maintains productive supplier relationships and enforces organizational policies related to vendor access and supplier engagement.
• Assists with contract conversions, product standardization efforts, and enterprise-wide supply chain optimization projects.
• Supports supply resiliency and risk mitigation initiatives through proactive identification of alternative products and sourcing strategies.
• Participates in strategic sourcing, category management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assists with education and communication efforts related to value analysis processes and organizational purchasing standards.

🎓 Education

Required

✅ Associate's Degree Nursing preferred, will accept Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, or related field required

Preferred

✅ Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred, will accept Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, or related field preferred

💼 Experience

Required

✅ 3 years clinical experience in nursing required OR

✅ 5+ years clinical experience in:

• Procedural Services
• Perioperative Services
• Invasive Services
• Radiology
• Cardiac Services
• Related healthcare setting

Preferred

⭐ Healthcare supply chain, value analysis, sourcing, contracting, materials management, product evaluation, or operational improvement experience

⭐ Leading or supporting product evaluations, clinical trials, standardization initiatives, or conversion projects

⭐ Working collaboratively with physicians, clinicians, operational leaders, and cross-functional teams

⭐ Financial analysis, utilization reporting, and data-driven decision support

🧠 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Clinical & Supply Chain Knowledge

✅ Knowledge of healthcare value analysis methodologies and governance processes

✅ Knowledge of clinical products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and purchased services utilized in acute care settings

✅ Understanding of healthcare supply chain operations, sourcing, contracting, inventory management, and logistics

✅ Knowledge of GPO agreements, contract compliance principles, and supplier management practices

✅ Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards impacting product decisions

Analytical Skills

📊 Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate clinical and financial data

📈 Ability to perform cost-benefit analyses and develop business recommendations

🧩 Strong problem-solving and decision-support capabilities

Leadership & Communication

🗣️ Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills

🤝 Ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with physicians, clinicians, executives, suppliers, and operational leaders

🎯 Ability to influence decision-making without direct authority

📅 Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills

⚡ Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Technology Skills

💻 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:

• Pivot tables
• Formulas
• Data analysis
• Reporting

💻 Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and reporting tools

💻 Experience working with ERP, MMIS, contract management, or supply chain systems preferred

Professional Attributes

🌱 Commitment to continuous improvement, customer service, and organizational stewardship

📜 Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

✅ License RN, Registered Nurse (30) – State of Wisconsin

ℹ️ Additional Information

📌 This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.

📌 Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

🌟 Why Join This Team?

Make a direct impact on patient care by partnering with clinicians, operational leaders, sourcing, finance, and suppliers to:

🏥 Improve patient outcomes
📊 Drive data-driven decisions
💡 Lead product innovation and standardization efforts
💰 Support financial stewardship and operational efficiency
🚀 Influence system-wide supply chain strategies and initiatives