ASC Inventory Coordinator

Sutter Health • Santa Barbara, CA

2d • $30 - $38

About The Position

Serves as a single point of contact in ambulatory surgery center setting with overall accountability for all supply chain activities. Provides expertise and assistance for all clinical and non-clinical equipment and supplies. Serves as a regionally based Value Management Project Team member in areas of responsibility with a focus on implementation. Facilitates and drives cost reduction opportunities in collaboration with regional and system-based value management activities. Assists in identifying savings initiatives, and provides regular feedback on implementation progress. Assists foundations in understanding methods and processes required to achieve measurable results. Facilitates regional value management team meetings. Works closely with affiliate site leaders, department Managers/Directors and Physicians to ensure procurement goals and objectives are met. Maintains a close working relationship outside contacts including medical sales representatives, vendor customer service representatives, vendor technical assistants, and clinical specialists. Coordinates with Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Dock operations, PAR Team members & Management to achieve desired results and ensure the highest quality of customer satisfaction and patient care. Leverages Microsoft Office Suite and program/supply management to meet strict project timelines.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• 2 years recent relevant experience
• Interpersonal and communication skills and ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and work in a team environment.
• Experience and skills typically acquired in the following areas: budgeting, healthcare industry supplies, supply chain management, standardization, utilization, product implementation, contract management and value management.
• Demonstrated success in major project coordination and implementation of successful cost containment initiatives.
• Basic proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio, is required.
• Ability to synthesize data and create meaningful presentation.
• Ability to quickly grasp data provided in opportunity analyses and effectively secure feedback to the supplying source as to its quality.
• Knowledge of healthcare products and equipment, inventory sources and alternative sources of supply, purchasing and distribution systems, contract administration and new or emerging trends in the industry.
• Team leadership and organization skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage complex situations with a high degree of variation.
• Ability to successfully facilitate team meetings that may involve competing objectives.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Detail oriented and demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, tactful, professional, courteous and able to work with minimum direct supervision.
• Ability to establish work priorities and effectively handle a wide variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for all supply chain activities
• Expertise and assistance for all clinical and non-clinical equipment and supplies
• Serves as a regionally based Value Management Project Team member in areas of responsibility with a focus on implementation
• Facilitates and drives cost reduction opportunities in collaboration with regional and system-based value management activities
• Assists in identifying savings initiatives, and provides regular feedback on implementation progress
• Assists foundations in understanding methods and processes required to achieve measurable results
• Facilitates regional value management team meetings
• Works closely with affiliate site leaders, department Managers/Directors and Physicians to ensure procurement goals and objectives are met
• Maintains a close working relationship outside contacts including medical sales representatives, vendor customer service representatives, vendor technical assistants, and clinical specialists
• Coordinates with Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Dock operations, PAR Team members & Management to achieve desired results and ensure the highest quality of customer satisfaction and patient care
• Leverages Microsoft Office Suite and program/supply management to meet strict project timelines.

Benefits

• Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.
• Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED