• Department: Office Operations
• Schedule: Monday - Friday / Day Shift
• Location: Remote: This person will be required to travel to site locations (50-80%).

The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension, is a business transformation services organization that specializes in resource and supply chain management.

Through implementation of its User-Directed Integrated Solutions, The Resource Group transforms the resource and supply function by delivering value through Operations and Logistics Optimization, Strategic Sourcing, and Change Management. Although it specializes in these areas, as its core, The Resource Group is rooted in the ideals of hospitality and believes that success is measured by the satisfaction of the customer. The Resource Group’s success has allowed it to expand and serve various healthcare systems looking to decrease non-payroll expenses and increase operational efficiencies. Today, The Resource Group serves over 2,700 locations including over 155 acute care hospitals across 22 states and Washington D.C.

This success and value are delivered by The Resource Group’s people, and it is the people and culture that enables The Resource Group to achieve success while working toward the common goal of lowering the cost of healthcare.

As such, The Resource Group believes in:

1) Hiring talent from all industries and demographics to foster innovation and diversity of thought and experience

2) Investing in the people who deliver long-term success to our Participants

3) Transforming the way our associates develop so they can help transform the organizations we serve

4) Creating a culture of continuous learning to prosper in an ever-changing business environment

The Resource Group offers exciting opportunities for all levels of professionals and views resource and supply management as a dynamic career with opportunities for growth and advancement within and across disciplines and teams. Positions are available across a number of strategic resource and supply management roles, allowing multiple entry points into The Resource Group. Learn more about our company our culture and our remote work options at TheResourceGroup.com

This role falls within The Resource Group's Operations and Logistics Optimization Solution. Operations and Logistics Optimization comprises six communities working together to align inventory and data management, operational procedures, and key performance indicators, and to deliver a cost-effective, highly-efficient managed distributor model. By combining a culture of hospitality with leading operations and logistics processes and controls, these communities of skilled associates ensure resource and supply management runs silently in the background and operates in service of physicians, clinicians, leadership, and associates.

• Develop relationships with subject matter experts in Sterile Processing and Supply Chain functions at various sites to establish credibility, lead change, and influence performance expectations
• Maintain familiarity with JCAHO requirements and understand best practices in these areas
• Facilitate the distribution and understanding of best practices resulting from JCAHO Audits to other locations throughout Ascension through development and standardization of SOPs.
• Develop processes relating to an operational assessment program specific to Sterile Processing and Supply Chain operations to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support urgent needs related to the service/operations/function of SPD or logistics and operations as necessary.
• Create deliverables (e.g. presentations, memos and other documents) as requested, and deliver utilizing strong communication and executive presence skills.
• Develop and utilize support tools using advanced Excel, Access, and Tableau for logistical support and tracking operational programs to support achievement of SPD and Receiving and Distribution best practices
• Lead project management and implementation of assigned executive projects for operational improvement opportunities and standardization within Sterile Processing Departments and Receiving and Distributions areas
• Reports to: Introspection Team, Manager
• Collaborates with: on-site sterile processing department and operational teams; The Resource Group Operations Community

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Bachelor’s Degree HIGHLY preferred
• 2 years of combined relevant experience (project management, associate management, supply chain operations, and Sterile Processing Department knowledge)
• Willingness and ability to travel 50-80%

Certifications

• Lean / Six Sigma
• CCSVP Certification required within 12 months of hire