About AHRMM

Timothy Greiner, CMRP

Non-Provider Candidate

Timothy D. Greiner
Senior Consultant
OMSolutions
122 Lohengrin Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 559-2848
Greiner.CMRP@gmail.com

Background

Member of AHRMM for 6 years
26 years of experience in the resource and materials management field

Certifications

Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP)

Current Position and Responsibilities

Type of Organization: Consulting Firm
Less than 2 years in current position

Responsible for: the successful design and delivery of contracted clinical and/or non-clinical services, products, and work tasks for large contract management engagements as assigned by OM Solutions senior leadership; may include the management of other OMS consulting staff, customer project teams or serving in a formal project management role.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Gathers, researches, analyzes, and evaluates data from a variety of sources to produce strategic and actionable short and long-term recommendations. Summarizes key findings and conclusions; presents recommendations to key stakeholders including senior executives in client organizations.
- Conducts interviews, facilitates focus groups, and surveys providers and consumers of supplies and services to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Makes recommendations for clients based on industry best practices and/or successfully demonstrated results of similar organizations.
- Serves as Project Manager for small-scale consulting engagements; responsible for engagement deliverables, work plans, and staffing; manages, monitors, controls, and reports project progress against quality, cost, and schedule expectations including providing project status reports to the appropriate Managing Director or OMS senior leader; contributes to post-engagement and individual performance review process.
- Directs or coaches the activities of others to implement client solutions including training of client staff to assume contract management functions, resolve issues/conflicts, create and implement action plans for problem resolution, and protects client assets used in the delivery of solutions and services.
- Assists in recruitment and retention of quality OMS teammates including contract management talent. Trains and develops OMS staff in the area of contract management; participates in task forces to help develop appropriate policies and practices.
- Assists in the evaluation and development of OMS consulting practice specialties, tools, methods, and management services.

Service to Local Chapter

Former member of Hospital Purchasing and Materials Management Association of Western PA 1985-1995 before it ceased meeting.

Current member of AHRMM Western Pennsylvania Chapter.

Service to AHRMM National

2009 Education Task Force
2010 Education Committee, Chair
2011 Education Committee, Past Chair
2009-11 - Moderated numerous AHRMM webinars
Assisted with CMRP review materials: both the online courses and Materials Management Review Guide, 3rd edition

AHRMM Annual Conferences and Leadership
Training Conferences

AHRMM Annual Conference – Orlando, FL – 2006
AHRMM Healthcare Supply Chain Technology Conference – 2006
AHRMM Annual Conference – San Diego, CA - 2007
AHRMM Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX – 2008
AHRMM Annual Conference – Tampa, FL – 2009
AHRMM Annual Conference – Denver, CO – 2010

Other Professional Associations and/or Community Service

Toastmasters – Columbus Ohio 2006-2007

Why you are seeking this position?

AHRMM has been instrumental to my career and I wish to give back to the organization and the industry as well. I would not be where I am today without AHRMM and I am committed to helping the organization continue to grow and improve by increasing awareness and, consequently, membership. I was honored to be named the 2010 Chair of the Education Committee and to have served on the Education Task Force in 2009. I am happy to continue to serve the Education Committee as past-chair.

How can you advance AHRMM's mission to advance healthcare through supply chain excellence?

The Power of Membership lies in a vital, growing organization that responds to the needs of its membership. We must constantly look for ways to raise our visibility and value. Our educational offerings must always include all levels of need, whether remedial or advanced.

Identify 3 - 5 strategic priorities you think AHRMM should undertake and your reasons for identifying them as important.

1. Collaboration – this is the true power of membership. A vast network of peers to collaborate with increases the strength of all. Professional development is the key to raising Supply Chain to the C-Suite.

2. Education – AHRMM already has an incredible commitment to the education of its members and I feel that increasing educational offerings is vital for all.

3. Membership – as AHRMM grows its member base, it will naturally be positioned to increase collaboration, education and networking.

Identify your personal and professional qualities that will be valuable in the position for which you are being considered.

I consider myself to have excellent interpersonal skills: listening, collaborating, consensus building.

I am dedicated and loyal. I have excellent analytical and intuitive business skills. I am committed to giving back to the organization that has provided me with so much.

How will you use these qualities to benefit AHRMM, the Board, and the members?

My goal would be to increase awareness of all that AHRMM membership has to offer. By doing this, it will naturally increase our membership and strength.

What do you expect to be your single, greatest contribution to AHRMM as a Board member?

My continued dedication and enthusiasm to support and advance the Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Goals of AHRMM.

Describe one transformational experience in your professional life you have been involved with and what you have learned from this experience.

My 13-year position at a local hospital was eliminated due to a reduction in force. This was a watershed moment for me. At the urging of a good friend and professional peer, I joined the national AHRMM as there no longer was a local chapter in Western PA. Through this membership, I attained the CMRP and vastly increased my skill set and marketability. As I consultant, I must build consensus with a variety of stakeholders. I feel AHRMM played a critical role in the development of my collaborative and communicative skills. I am convinced I would not have achieved a similar level of success on my own. I am committed to helping AHRMM continually grow and improve.