Clinical Materials Coordinator

Yale New Haven Health•New London, CT

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Materials Coordinator is responsible for the materials management function in the operating room. Responsibilities also include participation in financial budget performance review, charge capture, new technology, schedule forecasting, vendor compliance, ordering of specialty supplies, backorder/recall management, and support of the Peri-op team in materials related matters. Oversee all cost saving projects via statistics and report management. Responsible for trialing new products/equipment and assuring availability of such products /equipment. Ability to review budget variance report and the cost associated with new products (OR supplies and/or implants). Maintain close communication with the OR Nurse Manager and staff regarding materials related topics. Ability to support the department based on its materials related needs. Ability to cover the Clinical Materials Management department independently in collaboration with other support staff (sub-contracted or in-house).

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in logistics/ supply chain operations in healthcare environment.
AHRMM CMRP certification required or commit to successfully complete within one year of hire date
Must have knowledge and skills with project management, ERP systems such as Lawson, and inventory management.
Familiarity with operating room equipment, understanding of operating room products and their uses.
Knowledge of the procurement process.
Knowledge of materials management and supply chain operating and information systems.
High level of proficiency and demonstrated effectiveness in analytical thinking and problem solving and implementing new programs related to increased departmental and organizational operating efficiency.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively manage assigned projects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field preferred or matriculated in the required bachelor's program at the time of hire with a firm completion date.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the purchase, storage, inventory and distribution of materials in the Operating Room. Devises and implements a system which assures that supplies and equipment are readily available, organized in good order for patient care. Reviews monthly computerized supply list for errors and rectifies errors and omissions on time
Responsible for ordering all supplies (including specialty supplies) including the OR-Surgical inventory in SPD. Manage backorders and find replacements/subs when necessary. Oversees the receiving and stocking of all supplies and implants that are delivered according to procedures.
Oversee all recall notifications and take action when required. Process returns as appropriate
Evaluation of products (new and existing) for proper use, improved product, cost saving opportunities. Defines opportunities for cost reduction that can be achieved through standardization or utilization changes. Collaborates with physicians, purchasing and contracting in negotiating contracts for supplies, equipment and services in the Perioperative Department
Coordinates development of department capital equipment and annual submission per defined timeline and process
Monitors and processes requisitions for all repairs. Informs staff and surgeons of equipment/ instrumentation out for repair, loaners and substitutes. Coordinates with Bio-engineering to clear loaner equipment for use as required in the OR.
Responsible for specialty equipment/ product meetings in collaboration with OR Educator. Ensures that all staff is informed in a timely fashion of all new products, substitutions and equipment including their location, availability and par locations
Coordinates the ordering, receipt and sequester for day of surgery, special order implants or other non-stock product as required, to include breast implants, bone and tissue products etc.
Responsible for the management of the inventory control system (QSight).
Manages the new technology/ new product request process for new items or equipment requested by physicians
Responsible for updating bin locations in EPIC system
Run daily reports for implant utilization from the previous day's cases. Orders replacement implants to replenish the implants used the previous day to keep them up to par level
Actively participates and cooperates in nursing administrative projects designed to meet the requirements of TJC as it applies to materials. Demonstrates leadership and is responsible for keeping informed and assuring compliance with TJC recommendations related to products and equipment