Contract Analyst, Clinical Engineering
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Contract Analyst, Clinical Engineering
Job ID: REF29594B
Area of Interest: Professionals
Location: Linthicum Heights,MD US
Hours of Work: 8:00 – 5:00
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Medical System Corporate Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
The Medical Heart of Maryland
Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland’s health care system and community. We’re known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world’s first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation’s largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland’s first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland’s Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.
Supports the contracting and sourcing requirements for medical device service agreements. Assists with invoice management, reconciliation, and budget forecasting while performing analytical and contract administration tasks. This role places a strong emphasis on contract renewals, new contract implementations, and data analysis to support contracting and value analysis efforts. Work is performed under limited supervision.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
• Performs routine contract administration tasks in support of contract management, including assisting with and/or performing competitive bidding, negotiation, award and implementation of contracts, maintaining existing contracts, contract renewals and vendor relationship management.
• Prepares annual budget for service contracts based on current and future contract commitments.
• Utilizes available analytical tools to prepare analysis.
• Meets with customers to review contract performance and provides feedback on options.
• Analyzes contracts and contract metadata to identify those due for renewal, assign risk level and create task lists.
• Extracts data from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for analysis.
• Monitors service contract database to ensure data integrity. Submits management reports.
• Monitors expenditures to verify service/quantity requirements are met and ensures rebates, credits, patronage fees are received.
• Interacts with suppliers to obtain necessary information in a timely and professional manner.
• Provides insight and suggestions for process and communication improvement between internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepares contract cover memos, scans and uploads contracts to repository.
• Develops and maintains financial dashboards based on established performance metrics.
• Utilizes continuing education opportunities to improve purchasing techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
• Two (2) years of experience in contract management, information systems, purchasing, or related field required. Clinical Engineering Analyst
• Experience with CMMS platforms, Lawson Procurement Suite, or similar.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Working knowledge of current market conditions and trends affecting healthcare purchasing.
• Working knowledge of on-line purchasing systems to input requisitions and purchase orders.
• Effective skill managing multiple priorities and meeting changing requirements and priorities to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to analyze, compare, contrast, and validate work with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $33.957-$41.503
Other Compensation (if applicable): N/A
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