Lead Supply Chain Technician - Specialty

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Summary
Ensures that all medical surgical supplies and physician preference devices and equipment are available for all scheduled and Emergency procedures/cases. Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of all items -- both Inventory and Non-Inventory supplies. Supply Chain Lead Specialty is proactive in responding to and providing the required medical devices by accessing EPIC scheduling module well in advance of procedure/case/date. Supply Chain Lead Specialty collaborates with Clinical Directors, Patent Care Managers, Value Analysis Director, Surgery, Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology leadership to achieve a zero - defects environment related to availability of supplies, devices, and equipment. Leads daily activities related to shift operational issues which include problem-solving, work delays, staffing issues, and training of employees. Communicates with Supervisor SCM Operations Specialty on the status of operations and employee performance and performs all supply management functions.

Job Duties

• Maintains and manages multi-million-dollar expenditures of supplies, devices, equipment (including implants, bone, tissue, and other physician preference requested items needed) by ordering, purchasing, unpacking, and stocking/tracking medical supplies. Frequent collaboration with department/division to determine appropriate substitutes, as needed.
• Reviews scheduled surgical/clinical procedures in EPIC Scheduling module to determine the availability of necessary equipment/supplies.
• Acts as a liaison between supply chain, value analysis, vendor service representatives, A/P, Rish Management, Corporate Compliance and Revenue Cycle.
• Utilizes Lawson and EPIC Information systems extensively.
• Monitors multi-million-dollar consignment inventory, including all related files and documentation.
• Performs analysis of supplies and equipment utilization for the purpose of standardization and cost effectiveness. Participates in standardization and/or cost reduction initiatives.
• Investigates problems relating to supplies and directs and supports staff and takes corrective action as needed..
• Participates in annual physical inventory preparation and execution.
• Provides necessary documentation for department leadership to modify and update Physician Preference Cards which drive the accuracy of case start time and zero defects environment.
• Monitors and audits critical systems to maintain optimal service.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years Experience in Materials Management, Procurement, or Inventory Control.
• Demonstrates knowledge of PC's, and other related devices and software.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical supplies.
• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and work independently in a stressful changing environment.
• Must possess and exhibit excellent verbal and written communication, customer service, interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Business.
• CMRP - Certified Materials & Resource Professional - American Hospital Association Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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