Senior Surgical Inventory Specialist

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

6:30 AM

Shift End Time

3:00 AM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

The Senior Surgical Inventory Specialist coordinates all inventory activities for the Surgery Department. This may include Replenishment, Picking, Staging, Delivery, Put Away, Special Orders & Substitutions. The Senior Surgical Inventory Specialist will be responsible for managing PAR levels, INR & RNI, Binning, Cycle Counts, Inventory Counts, Bill Only and Inventory Relief activities. The Senior Surgical Inventory Specialist is the direct liaison between the Surgery Department and other Supply Chain Teams. The Senior Inventory Specialist is a subject matter expert and can perform complex or demanding responsibilities with little supervision. The Senior Surgical Inventory Specialist will proactively support efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• Requires three years of experience in inventory control, materials management or purchasing (healthcare setting preferred)
• Requires two years of previous experience in inventory control computer system and data entry experience
• Working knowledge of healthcare Materials Management Information System (MMIS) or experience with an automated purchasing system.
• Experience in a role requiring organization, prioritization of multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail, and scheduling applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical supplies and instruments.
• Experience working in Operating Room, Cath lab, IR, and other procedure areas.
• Surgical Technologist Certification, Sterile Processing Certification, Supply Chain Certification, or nationally recognized Healthcare Materials Certification

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate inventory related information such as backorders, substitution etc
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper sterilization parameters and ability to problem-solve in a sterile environment while maintaining aseptic technique
• Must be able to multi-task and work effectively in the operating room suite under deadlines
• Must be able to work with individuals representing all levels within the organization
• Must be detail-oriented, have critical thinking skills and the ability to make sound decisions
• Must be customer service oriented
• Must have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

• Manages surgical inventory effectively to maintain adequate levels of supplies.
• Coordinates with assigned department or clinical program to resolve any supply issues needing resolution (including recalls, alerts, substitutions, missing items, etc.).  This will include working proactively with assigned buyers and/or other supply chain teams.
• Coordinates with receiving personnel and buyers in to reconcile any receiving problem discrepancies including INR and RNI issues.
• Responsible to work with departments and buyers in the processing of, credits, returns, reprocessing, or exchanges. This involves getting RGA/RMA numbers, collecting information, tracking of product and the updating the MDF with current information. This includes assisting buyers with proper paperwork to manage consignment and other specialized orders.
• As needed or assigned, will assist and/or support inventory management functions for assigned department or clinical program to ensure optimal inventory levels in meeting patient care needs. This will include accountability for replenishment activity in assigned locations using established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). 
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