**Location:** Integrated Services Center **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Pay Range:** _The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._ $53,040.00 - $79,560.00 **Position Highlights** **You Belong at Avera** **Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.** **A Brief Overview** Responsible for the oversight of contracted pricing of products within the Avera Health System. This individual works closely with the entire supply chain to ensure that products are purchased at the appropriate prices on the appropriate contracts. The Contract Pricing Analyst works directly with the Avera GPO and vendor partners to communicate and resolve any discrepancies in the eligibility of contracts. The individual is also responsible for the maintenance of the facility roster and the relationship of the roster to Avera PACE affiliates. The Contract Pricing Analyst is the internal expert to resolve any pricing issues or questions. They also facilitate the accurate price and contract loading into the EDI vendor and MMIS system along with the MMIS staff. They research pricing issues and help Avera Supply Chain achieve a resolution to any problems encountered with pricing of products on contracts. **What you will do** + Analyzes contracts for accurate pricing and manages the data within the information systems to match that pricing to contract. + Manages relationships with GPO for optimal contract analysis on pricing and options. Also manages the Avera Health Roster and any related issues or concerns. Acts as a liaison for the Avera PACE group for continuity of rostering and contract eligibility. + Works with Avera Health vendor partners to resolve pricing discrepancies and pricing opportunities for all of Avera Health. + Acts as a liaison to MMIS for correct contract and pricing information to the Item File. Manages and oversees the approval of data flow from GPO or EDI vendor to MMIS system. + Analyzes trends in financial and business operations, formulates recommendations for action, and facilitates process improvement initiatives. + Works in close collaboration with the Value Analysis committees, Service Lines, CNO group and other key clinical stakeholders to identify opportunities for savings and standardization opportunities for Avera. + Directly involved in the oversight of the ‘approved for use products' within the Avera facilities for those relevant contracts. + Acts as a resource for Purchasing to facilitate the use of approved items. Acts as the first point of contact for the purchasing department in contracted pricing for products. + Works in close partnership and collaboration with the Avera Clinical Souring Administrators, Contract Managers and clinicians in order to identify large savings opportunities and standardization opportunities. + Works in a cost savings matrix to capture both budgeted cost savings as well as capital cost avoidance. **Essential Qualifications** The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. **Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:** + Bachelor's or 5 years analytical related experience. + Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio) or similar products. Expertise preparing, importing and manipulating information in spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. **Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:** + Supply Chain experience. + Knowledge of Medical/Surgical supplies and equipment, including contract knowledge. + Knowledge of GPO systems and contracting practices/strategies. **Expectations and Standards** + Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. + Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. + Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. + Maintain confidentiality. + Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. + Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. **Benefits You Need & Then Some** Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. + PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. + Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan + Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement + Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship _Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to_ _talent@avera.org_ _._ At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.