MATERIALS MANAGER

Job Summary:  Responsible for inventory control ensuring all needed supplies are available for the department while maintaining a systematic approach to inventory management to include cost control.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Materials Management
  • Maintains adequate supplies in the ASC ensuring inventory is always available that may be needed for immediate accessibility during procedures
  • Reviews booking sheets weekly to identify materials/implants needed
  • Maintains facility par levels on items
  • Maintains professional relationships with vendors and should always be tracking pricing, negotiating best prices for supplies
  • Maintains and updates physician preference cards
  • Tracks all recalled items
  • Works with various software programs for order placement and inventory management
  • Ensures that all orders are received, checked in and accounted for properly within the unit and within the inventory management system
  • Assists with depletion of inventory in various software programs
  • Assists with obtaining pedigree information on all medication orders
  • Maintains implant log
  • Ensures all necessary information has been forwarded to appropriate parties for billing (i.e. packing slips, invoices, implant records)
• Helps coordinate required maintenance of equipment and supplies

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains all required regulatory training and participates in mandatory drills and staff meetings
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned. Will not be scheduled to perform CST duties more than 20% of time ensuring ample time and focus to be dedicated to main role of materials manager.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Normal physical ability; able to sit or stand for long periods
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

• Low risk exposure to blood borne pathogens and chemical hazards.

Job Qualifications:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management/Materials Management or equivalent work experience
• Current BLS, or completed within 90 days of hire
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel and other applications
• Excellent telephone etiquette and customer service