The Associate Test Analyst will assist the Senior Test Analysts in the creation, modification, and execution of test cases for our Lawson Billing System. He or she will be responsible for documenting defects and will provide assistance to our development teams on validating and recreating these defects. The Associate Test Analyst is also responsible for generating project test metrics.

Other responsibilities include:

Creating artifacts to support specific initiatives to verify that IT solutions function according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines.

Assisting in the development of test cases and test data, develops traceability matrix from test case scenarios to requirements to test data.

Modifying test cases; assists the development team in recreation of defects; validates defect fixes based on documented defects.

Providing defect reports and input to final test assessment. Accumulates metrics to track test results and solution quality.

• Approximately 1 year of Software Testing experience or exposure
• Demonstrated ability to generate effective written and verbal communications
• Sound logic and analytical skills
• Learns and adapts to changes quickly
• Works effectively in an environment which requires heavy coaching and mentoring

JOB SUMMARY

The HCAPS system administrator II provides server and desktop technology support, including operating system maintenance, application maintenance and ensures division and facility-based systems adhere to HCA IT&S security, user access and configuration policies. This position works very closely with other corporate, division and facility technical personnel to coordinate the implementation and ongoing support of systems physically hosted at the division data center and facility locations. The system administrator also monitors and diagnoses server and storage devices, provides support for incidents which cannot be resolved by the division service desk or technical analysts, and coordinates installation of new equipment for facility projects.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

30 % - Installs and supports server and desktop technologies for centralized division and/or facility equipment (including operating system maintenance, application maintenance, disaster recovery).

40% - Provides operational applications support.

10% - Provides support services to monitor, backup, and diagnose servers and storage equipment; recommends corrective action to failing server and desktop equipment.

5% - Creates and maintains documentation for equipment installation and configuration support.

5% - Provides On-call support (24x7) to assist with troubleshooting, escalation, or recovery of failing equipment.

10% - Supports and coordinates installation of server and desktop technology for new projects. Participates, as needed, in division/facility technical implementation projects.

EXPERIENCE

3-7 years of Relevant Work Experience

Other preferred/required experience:

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and scripting knowledge required.

EDUCATION

College Graduate Preferred

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Technical certifications highly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Requires lifting papers or boxes up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work is performed in an office environment. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people. Staff must remain flexible and available to provide staffing assistance for any/all disaster or emergency situations. Occasional travel to division data center and/or other facilities may be required.

The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid, or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

HealthTrust is the industry's leading group purchasing organization, providing sustainable savings for supplies and expert sourcing for medical device and purchased services. With an annual purchasing volume by our members of over $20 billion, membership includes over 1,400 not-for-profit and for-profit acute care facilities and 440 surgery centers, 75 alternative sites and 2,600 physician practices. Founded in 1999, HealthTrust is owned and operated by hospital providers Hospital Corporation of America, LifePoint Hospitals, Health Management Associates, Inc., Community Health Systems, Universal Health Services and the leading Catholic stakeholder systems of Consorta including Catholic Health Initiatives, Catholic Health East and Trinity. HealthTrust is the only GPO with a truly committed model—with member-driven decision making, compliant purchasing, and a national portfolio of unparalleled value.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – The primary responsibilities of this position are to organize, source, negotiate and manage industry leading national agreements for healthcare products and services. The position will collaborate with various department leaders in the development, implementation, and on-going management of assigned agreements. Specific responsibilities include bid preparation, data collection and analysis, strategy development, vendor negotiations, contract development and contract management. He/she will be responsible for working with other Contract Manager(s) and Director(s) to facilitate finalization of contract documents, amendments, and maintenance to contracts managed by the Contracting and Acquisition Management Team. The Contract Manager role is to ensure end-user customer satisfaction by delivering best in class industry pricing and outstanding vendor performance on behalf of all HealthTrust members. In addition, he/she will assist in facilitating resolution on customer service issues related to their portfolio. He/She will work with internal audit to assist and facilitate engagement and finalization of audit projects.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Manage a portfolio of HealthTrust agreements
• Meet or exceed contracting goals established in the annual contracting plan
• Finalize all required document preparation for new contracts
• Communicates negotiation status and results with internal departments
• Perform duties in accordance with internal contracting policies and procedures
• Resolve vendor product or service issues
• Coordinate all implementation and communication requirements for contract launches
• Prepares complex solicitations and reviews specialized and/or non-routine proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
• Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedures
• Have a general understanding of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues
• Lead team of customer, financial, business owner and legal representatives through the requirements gathering, solicitation, analysis, strategy and decision making processes of contract awards from the solicitation through the contract award cycle.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and build trust and respect by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Demonstrate strong financial, organizational, project management and PC skills (with a heavy emphasis on MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)
• Communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and through formal presentations.

EDUCATION - Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred, in Business or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Three to Five years business experience with proficient knowledge of contracting principles and risk assessment and management, vendor relationship management and product/service selection.
• Experienced in negotiations with an understanding of contracting implications for a leading institution providing a complete range of products, equipment and services in HealthCare. GPO and/or other contracting experience preferred but not required.
• Preferred experience with Design and Construction including products and services utilized in building new facilities and renovating existing facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with experts from many specialties effectively as a team member, coordinator and facilitator.

JOB SUMMARY

Expert Developer needed to join development team working in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) for ETL and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) for Business Intelligence (BI) projects. The positions main focus will be creating robust clinical reporting solutions and dashboards for the Clinical Services Group. It will require a combination of strong technical and business skills in data warehousing, data modeling, SQL, report writing tools, and financial applications in healthcare. Role must be able to identify, investigate, evaluate and become proficient in new technologies and technical disciplines that are of significance to HCA Healthcare and applications supported. This position will provide technical solutions and recommendations as part of a larger project team and requires the ability to interact with and provide technical direction for end user departments and for other department employees and contractors. Experience with BI tools, SQL Server, and Excel are highly desired.

Required Skills

• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Ability to write complex SQL queries
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to work with little supervision

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Clinical Applications
• Report Writing experience
• Business Intelligence (BI) Toolset experience with one of the following: Cognos, Microstrategy, Business Objects.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

50%

• Architect ETL Solutions for Clinical and Financial applications
• Develop extracts using SSIS
• Enhance/Support existing extracts
• Research data issues/questions
• Work as part of a team and independently
• Work collaboratively with business analysts on project requirements

50%

• Develop dynamic reporting solutions using SQL Server Reporting Service (SSRS).
• Architect database schema, and reporting solutions to facilitate report development.
• Provides technical and software support for customer support efforts.
• Collaborate with business customers on project requirements.
• Development of technical drawings that illustrate abstract technical concepts, architectures, infrastructures and strategies.
• Supports the physical database design, construction, implementation, monitoring, tuning, and support required by the development teams and/or vendor.

EXPERIENCE

• 7-10 years of relevant work experience

EDUCATION

• College graduate preferred

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity / Experience with leading ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) tools / vendors so that the warehouse is populated with timely and accurate data.
• Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent projects, demonstrates initiative, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in data administration, data modeling and tuning, and ensuring development teams have the optimum environment in which to deliver applications to include indexing strategies, database layout, and loading / updating strategies.
• Ability to create aesthetically pleasing documents, dashboards, and reports.
• Ability to lead junior developers in development efforts.

Job Summary

The Service Line Sales Specialist is responsible for developing and retaining referrals from market physicians for the Cardio service line.

Essential Duties:

• In collaboration with division and/or market clinical and business development leaders, evaluate, analyze, and interpret market utilization data for market facilities’ service line, ensuring that sales priorities are identified in line with the vision and strategic goals of the Service Line.

• Evaluate, analyze, and interpret market demographics, including population, age, gender, race, and projected trends for both physicians and patient populations

• In collaboration with division and/or market CEO’s, evaluate, analyze, and interpret current physician referral patterns and trends for market facilities’ service line, ensuring that sales resources are optimized

• Provide thorough explanation of service line attributes, processes, and outcomes to consumer, physician, and market facility groups/individuals as needed

• Evaluate, analyze, and interpret financial margins for existing market facilities’ service line

• In collaboration with division and/or market physician services, facility leaders, medical staff leadership and facility physician relations teams develop sales and retention strategies for target markets and facility service line

• Develop goals and timelines for closing new or enhanced physician referrals

• Present and gain support and commitment from market leaders, facility leaders, related medical staff leadership, and Outpatient Service Group Leaders for the service line market vision and sales plans

• Execute sales and retention strategies and plans; successfully close new business in accordance with predetermined targets

• Complete face-to-face sales meetings with physicians and practice managers, ensuring that a thorough understanding is gained regarding the physicians’ desires and needs

• Complete follow-up meetings with physicians, practice managers, and/or other providers as needed to close new or additional business, ensuring that internal and external obstacles to business growth and retention are identified and minimized or eliminated

• Prepare and present monthly sales reports, identifying trends, additional business opportunities, and obstacles to retention and new business growth

• Continuously modify sales and retention strategies and plans to ensure optimal business outcomes and "win-win" results for physicians and company market providers for the service line

Job Specifications:

Education: Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in business, healthcare administration, or public health administration from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree in Health Administration, Business, or Economics preferred

Experience:

Requires a minimum of five 3-5 years of progressive sales experience in the oncology field. Additional service lines are a plus however

cardio experience is a requirement

• Ability to research, understand, and explain healthcare services’ volume, utilization, and market data
• Ability to research, understand, and explain market demographics
• Ability to access, understand, and explain physician referral patterns
• Ability to access, understand, and explain facility financial reports
• Ability to design targeted sales strategies
• Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of sales strategies and techniques
• Ability to prepare and present executive reports
• Ability to verbally articulate service line and product attributes
• Ability to actively listen to physician and practice needs for hospital inpatient and outpatient services

Parallon Business Solutions, based in Franklin, Tennessee is a recently formed subsidiary of Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) and provides healthcare organizations with financial management, supply chain, purchasing, I.T. and staffing services that allow those organizations to concentrate on providing high quality patient care. Over the past 12 years, Parallon’s shared service solutions have been developed and proven in 250 hospitals and 2,000 non-acute care providers across the country. Through its five business units, Parallon provides complete revenue cycle and business process expertise, workforce management, supply chain and I.T. services along with the purchasing power of HealthTrust Purchasing Group that serve approximately 1,400 hospitals and 11,000 non-acute care providers. Parallon has a team of nearly 25,000 dedicated people who are committed to serving the needs of the healthcare industry.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – The position will be responsible for developing, directing, implementing, optimizing, and measuring all Consolidated Service Center (CSC) and Consolidated Distribution Center (CDC) operations including implementations, internal CSC/CDC operations, and integration with hospital operations.

1. Responsible for the development and overall leadership of CSC and CDC operations.

2. Responsible for operating performance (financial and service) of all CSC and CDC operations.

3. Identify and drive execution of continuous improvement opportunities within consolidated supply chain operations based on results and financial performance indicators.

4. Responsible for executing all CSC and CDC operating and consolidation initiatives to ensure timely implementation.

5. Support the integration of HCA acquisitions into a consolidated environment.

6. Direct the design & implementation of all new consolidated warehouses including determining building size, location, and layout.

7. Work with Real Estate and Legal on lease agreements.

8. Manage Supply Chain construction projects.

9. Responsible for obtaining supply cost savings by negotiating, managing, and implementing direct purchase (disintermediation) agreements for consolidated warehouses.

10. Implement HPG Global Sourcing initiatives within Parallon’s distribution warehouses.

11. Develop and implement strategic technology solutions with IT&S to support consolidated operations and other strategic business initiatives. Manage enhancements for Supply Chain Information Systems (Warehouse Management System/ “SMART” MMIS System)

12. Develop and implement business continuity (disaster recovery) strategies for CSC operations

13. Coordinate with Supply Chain Divisions in developing annual capital and operating budgets.

14. Analyzes financial feasibility of future CSC and CDC’s.

15. Design training programs for consolidated distribution operations

16. Develop distribution strategies for medical devices from Parallon distribution centers

17. Provide logistics support for the centralized pharmacy distribution initiative

18. Ensure regulatory and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements are adhered to by CSC/CDC operations

19. Develop Parallon consulting proposals

20. Lead Parallon consulting engagements (assessments, business case development, implementation)

21. Execute the customer implementation of Parallon outsourcing arrangements

22. Develop and negotiate outsourced agreements with 3rd parties for HCA divested hospitals

Extensive knowledge of supply chain operations(Warehousing, Transportation, Purchasing, Inventory Management, and Hospital Operations). Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Knowledge of supply chain information systems. Excellent interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Excellent crisis management skills. Possess good financial and analytical skills.

HealthTrust is the industry's leading group purchasing organization, providing sustainable savings for supplies and expert sourcing for medical device and purchased services. With an annual purchasing volume by our members of over $20 billion, membership includes over 1,400 not-for-profit and for-profit acute care facilities and 440 surgery centers, 75 alternative sites and 2,600 physician practices. Founded in 1999, HealthTrust is owned and operated by hospital providers Hospital Corporation of America, LifePoint Hospitals, Health Management Associates, Inc., Community Health Systems, Universal Health Services and the leading Catholic stakeholder systems of Consorta including Catholic Health Initiatives, Catholic Health East and Trinity. HealthTrust is the only GPO with a truly committed model—with member-driven decision making, compliant purchasing, and a national portfolio of unparalleled value.

The Supply Chain Education & Training Manager position is responsible for the assessment, design, development, and delivery of education and training programs for Supply Chain stakeholders throughout the enterprise following a “university” concept of continuous learning. This position manages Supply Chain University and other learning management tools to optimize education and training efforts. This position works closely with all supply chain corporate business teams to identify and execute training strategy and serves as a key liaison to division education managers in support of Supply Chain training compliance. The Supply Chain Education & Training Manager also serves as a subject matter expert and consultant for designated client consulting engagements.

• Identify and assess education needs for Supply Chain business teams to support project goals and learning objectives.
• Develop course curriculum, training documentation and recommend best approach and delivery method for training efforts across broad diverse audiences and platforms.
• Manage Supply Chain University (SCU) including course content, training roadmaps, training documentation, and SCU online platform (Madcap Flare).
• Facilitate virtual Webcast trainings for department staff and Supply Chain stakeholders per project requirements and defined training methodology.
• Write and design technical instructional guides/documentation to supplement systems trainings, and work with IT&S Learning Solutions and Systems documentation to ensure timely and consistent updates to training content and documentation.
• Conduct informative, monthly conference calls with SC Division Education Managers to support corporate and division educational goals and special projects.
• Develop, modify, and maintain the standardized course evaluation/reporting process.
• Serve as the HealthStream administrator for corporate Supply Chain department.
• Develop Supply Chain University and HealthStream update demos, tutorials, and training tools for department staff and Division Education Managers.
• Design, develop and/or facilitate education and training for select client engagements
• Assign, track, and report training compliance for Corporate Supply Chain.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

HealthTrust is the industry's leading group purchasing organization, providing sustainable savings for supplies and expert sourcing for medical device and purchased services. With an annual purchasing volume by our members of over $20 billion, membership includes over 1,400 not-for-profit and for-profit acute care facilities and 440 surgery centers, 75 alternative sites and 2,600 physician practices. Founded in 1999, HealthTrust is owned and operated by hospital providers Hospital Corporation of America, LifePoint Hospitals, Health Management Associates, Inc., Community Health Systems, Universal Health Services and the leading Catholic stakeholder systems of Consorta including Catholic Health Initiatives, Catholic Health East and Trinity. HealthTrust is the only GPO with a truly committed model-with member-driven decision making, compliant purchasing, and a national portfolio of unparalleled value.

1. Establish effective working relationships with internal SMEs to intimately understand their business offerings for the purpose of:

• Becoming a team expert who will collaborate with senior leadership, Region CEOs, Sales RVPs, marketing coordinator and appropriate SMEs to respond to requests for proposals (RFPs/RFIs)
• Developing, editing and delivering content for CEO/Sales/Account team quarterly meetings.
• Manager to deliver training and then repurpose related content for HealthStream training modules, webinars, employee education and/or HealthTrust University member programs
• Coaching SMEs on effective delivery of their material
• Onboarding new CEO/Sales/Account team members with knowledge related to all aspects of the business, including HealthTrust and Parallon service lines
• Repurposing related content to assist with the development of case studies, white papers, presentations, collateral, web copy, training and other projects, as requested

2. Additional responsibilities include:

• Create and edit content and manage process to produce weekly employee announcements and monthly newsletters
• Updating and delivering the internal communications and education portion of monthly New Colleague Orientation
• Serve as the point person for delivery of HealthTrust University Conference (HTU) schedule and programming, including pre-conference and on-site coordination of moderators, volunteers, session recordings, etc.
• Work with member and internal presenters on content to enhance relevance to target audience(s). As appropriate, coach presenters on effective delivery of approved content
• Manage the process for post-conference posting of approved modules on member portal
• Manage the development and production of annual HTU program guide
• Manage and maintain non-clinical updates to member education calendar on member portal
• Maintain and coordinate ongoing updates for HealthTrust employee intranet
• Assist committees with annual Call for Presentations and Member Recognition awards processes
• Write, edit, develop and/or manage other internal and external communications, education and programs related to member recognition and success stories, media releases, content for THE SOURCE member magazine and/or other business initiatives. Assist with magazine operations, as requested
• Serves as team room admin and liaison with the Parallon training resource for sharing information and training
• Work closely with HealthStream admin role at Parallon in uploading new content, updating existing modules, assigning specific training and providing on-going reporting related to CEOs/Sales/Account team content
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to stay informed of new technology and updates related to cutting-edge software, systems and new approaches to developing and delivering best-practice learning for HealthTrust member and employee users
• Serve as liaison with HCA Learning Solutions as internal resource for Panopto recording technology for member and Sales/Account team programming

7 years of advanced experience in a Communications role is required—some of which is within the healthcare industry is preferred. Education and Communications responsibilities for a membership organization or a group purchasing organization is a plus. Enthusiastic and high-energy individual with ability to grasp complex business models and processes and effectively present material publicly. Advanced ability in working with subject matter experts to develop and edit complex content and to effectively coach them in presenting their material is required. Knowledge of communications and education/training best practices for internal and external audiences a must.? Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Exceptional time-management aptitude and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.? Project management experience, possessing a high degree of organization, attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with various personalities at various levels of the organization is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a security specialist with an emphasis in information security risk management and security consultation. Applies information security concepts, knowledge, and skills to support a comprehensive information security risk management program. This program evaluates and monitors the current state of security risk across the organization.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Collect the top and most pressing IT security risks (regulatory, security of critical enterprise applications and security infrastructure, etc.), analyze them, and derive strategic decisions that balance risk with operation and economic costs of protective measures.

Conducts interviews with company senior management and business owners to confirm anticipated business effects resulting from the actual occurrence of any of the identified enterprise security risks. Collects and maintains an inventory of key applications, processes, and infrastructure items and their impact to the top and most pressing IT security risk security risks. Additionally, maps applications, processes, and infrastructure items to appropriate security risks. Facilitates/performs activities to identify key controls (policy, procedure, practice, or organizational structure) that if implemented would provide reasonable assurance that security objectives will be achieved and undesired events will be prevented or detected and corrected Facilitates/performs activities to review, development, and implementation of security plans, products, and control techniques. Facilitates/performs activities to conduct technical security reviews and assessments of applications, processes, and technology infrastructure. Facilitates/performs activities to analyze data collected during security reviews and assessment of applications, processes, and technology infrastructure in order to determine current state of security risk across the company. Facilitates/performs activities to develop remediation plans to address issues discovered as result of security reviews and/or assessments of applications, processes, and technology infrastructure. Works with management to assign remediation responsibilities, actions, and priorities. Facilitates/performs activities to monitor and track remediation activities to address weaknesses and issues discovered through security reviews or audits of applications, processes, and technology infrastructure.

Facilitates/performs activities to develop strategies to ensure compliance with security standards as well as regulatory and audit issues. Facilitates/performs activities to provide periodic risk reporting including assessment findings and recommendations for improvement to applicable constituencies (e.g., executive management, facility leadership, and governance committee).

Identifies security related regulatory requirements.

Qualified candidates will have 3-7 years of relevant work experience.

EDUCATION

College graduate preferred.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications: CISSP certification required Related certifications (not required) GSEC GIAC Security Essentials Certified CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor

Required areas of experience: Security Technologies / Methodologies IT Risk Management Information Security Metrics and Reporting

Must have working knowledge of the COSO and COBIT methodologies

Experience with ISO17799, HIPAA, and Sarbanes-Oxley

Experience with IT risk, regulatory, or compliance responsibilities

Possession of excellent analytical and interpersonal skills

Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Occasional travel may be required.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of multiple medium to large projects with moderate to high complexity. They will be the single point of contact for all project management activities within the purchased services department. They are responsible for taking projects from original concept through completion, will act as a single point of accountability for the projects, and utilize Parallon Business Solutions Project Controls and Standards to ensure projects meet their stated objectives. The Senior Project Manager I must demonstrate strong commitment to stakeholder relationships by proactively communicating and taking ownership of risks/issues and facilitating effective outcomes in a timely manner.

Some travel may be required

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Organize project activities into manageable work efforts for team members, and determine an effective approach to completing the work, as outlined in project plan
• Author/facilitate strategic documents such as Project Charters, Education and Communication plans, detailed project plans, and present project updates to business owners
• Manage and communicate a clear project scope and motivate team members
• Manage multiple business owner(s) and team member(s) relationships to accomplish project activities
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and cross-project dependencies
• Monitor and report on project activities and reporting on status within published timelines
• Coach team members to clarify task assignments, milestones, and deliverables
• Identify, prepare, and/or ensure completion of high quality, professional deliverables as required by each project plan.
• Facilitate the creation of toolkits to support field-based implementations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

• Four or more years of project management experience.

• Financial services, hospital operations, supply chain, purchasing or IT implementation experience a plus.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• PMP and/or LEAN certification preferred, but not required.