SURGERY MATERIALS INVENTORY SPECIALIST, PURCHASING- FULL TIME

SUMMARY The primary function of this position is to act as an agent of the Medical Center in the purchasing of supplies, managing inventory levels of products, and forecasting needs based on the surgical schedule, while utilizing acceptable ethics and purchasing practices.

JOB DUTIES

Responsible for the overall management of surgical supplies and inventories maintaining par levels which are appropriate and utilization is monitored. Maintain accurate, up to date inventory information in the Meditech Inventory module. When any changes are made to the inventory data base, the Meditech System is immediately brought up to date. Performs quarterly and annual inventory with the Materials Supervisor. Submits Purchasing requests to the purchasing department in a timely manner. Assist in the coordination of product conversions. Assist Surgery Department in the use or trade in of product in order to begin usage of conversion items. Review and reconcile problem invoices with Purchasing and Accounting to resolve discrepancies. Continuously works on par levels and re-order points. Ensuring that adequate stock levels are maintained in a cost effective manner. Accurately verifies items received and promptly troubleshoots discrepancies and defective shipments. Coordinate expired product removal and investigate usages prior to reordering Run at or below report for Liberty and Grove surgical inventories. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Professional knowledge surgical procedures, terminology, O.R. Array System, Meditech, Microsoft Office and Excel. Previous experience preferred.

Communication skills necessary to effectively:

Provide instruction to management team and staff Provide explanation to management team and staff Communicates with other members of health team, outside vendors, sale reps, and companies. Computer usage. Analytical skills necessary to develop and implement a plan for materials management of supplies, product and instrumentation required for surgery. Ability to concentrate and prioritize, plan and perform professional judgment in materials management for the O.R. Ability to perform the duties of determining proper equipment and instrumentation needed for surgical cases. Ability to manage the Charge Master and Array OR Plus computer system. BLS required. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.