Jim Counts, MS, CMRPSenior Director, Supply Chain Business Operations

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)4301 W. Markham St. #778

Little Rock, AR 72205

Phone: 501-526-6569E-mail: jfcounts@uams.edu

Identify method of renewal. A certificant can renew their certification by one of the following methods:

Alternative I. Participation in eligible Continuing Professional Education (CPE) activities.

Renewal by this method requires the certificant to complete at least 45 contact hours of eligible continuing professional education within three (3) years prior to the current certification expiration date. When planning CPE activities, certificants may want to use the Examination score report to identify areas of study that may be beneficial.

All completed education activities must be reported fully in Section 3 of this Application.Certification renewal processing fees apply. (See Section 5.)

Alternative II. Successful CMRP Re-examination.

Renewal by this method requires taking and passing the CMRP Examination no more than one (1) year prior to certification expiration date. CMRP Examinations taken more than one year prior to the expiration date will not be eligible toward renewal.

Supply Chain 201 [$]1:30 – 3:30 pmThis two-hour session is Part II of a series of seminars directed at fine tuning the education of managers or directors who are seeking to hone their professional knowledge. The way to become a seasoned professional is to sit with others and gain the benefit from their experiences under the direction of an AHRMM educator. The seminar concentrates on five key areas of supply chain management: purchasing, distribution, technology solutions, metrics, and strategic planning. This seminar also focuses on helping the attendee prepare for the CMRP exam.Thomas Allen Archer, MBA, CMRP, Director of Supply Chain Management, Houston HealthCare

Value Analysis 101 - A Value Analysis Primer: The Five Basic Steps to Value Analysis [$]8:30 – 12:30 pm

This interactive session will define and describe the concepts of clinical value analysis, formulate and operationalize a clinical value analysis program and work teams, and identify the role a value analysis professional plays in a successful clinical value analysis program.Colleen Cusick, RN, Director of Materials Management, The Johns Hopkins HospitalDr. Gloria Graham, RN, Clinical Materials Specialist, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

CMRP Overview [$] 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) is the premier national credential based on a sound assessment that provides you distinction in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Eligibility requirements include a blend of education and experience in addition to taking and passing the 110-question CMRP Examination. This exam tests your knowledge on the tasks that are performed regularly in practice and are considered important to competent practice in the healthcare supply chain field. This session, taught by certified peers, is a three-hour refresher course to become better prepared to take the examination.

Preston Hall, CMRP, CPM, Director of Materials Management, Clarion Hospital Lora Johnson, CMRP, MBA, BSN, RN, Director of Value Analysis, Grady Health System

Senior Operations Manager of Supply ChainFlagler Hospital - St. AugustineREQUIREMENTSBachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Healthcare Administration required. Candidate with 4-year degree coupled with 4-years of supply chain experience in healthcare may be considered. CMRP Certification preferred Minimum five years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital Materials Management or Supply Chain Management department.

System Director of Supply Chain OperationsConfidential EmployerBachelors degree in business or related relevant subject area and a minimum 5 years of progressively responsible health care supply chain supervisory and management experience required. Certified Materials Management Professional (CMRP) designation through Association of Healthcare Resources & Materials Management (AHRMM) preferred.

Senior Operations Manager - Supply Chain Management, FT days.St. Augustine, FL | Executive/Management | Supply Chain ManagementEducation/Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Healthcare Administration required. Candidate with 4-year degree coupled with 4-years of supply chain experience in healthcare may be considered. CMRP Certification preferred.

Manager of Materials ManagementGeographic Location: Orlando, Florida 32839Educational requirement: Bachelor?s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Health Service Administration or related fields. 5-years experience in healthcare supply chain management required. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) certification preferred

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