Clinical Materials Lead

Yale New Haven Health • New London, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Logistics Lead is responsible for the materials management function in the Operating Room. Responsibilities also include involvement with financial budgetary review, charge capture, new technology, schedule forecasting, vendor compliance, ordering of specialty supplies, backorder/recall management, and support 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 changing innovation (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 the absence of the fellow clinical materials Team Members.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in logistics/ supply chain operations preferably in healthcare.
• AHRMM CMRP certification required or commit to successfully complete within one year of hire date
• Must have knowledge and skills with project management, statistics, ERP systems such as Infor, 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.

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.
• Reviews the OR case schedule for future cases that may require special needs such as equipment, implants, supplies, etc. Attend weekly OR/SPD huddle, where they review the schedule for the upcoming week.
• Operates the unit within budgetary constraints as indicated by the Budgetary Reports being with 5% variance of the budgeted amount (variances will be reviewed in the context of volume)
• Participates in developing and meeting yearly goals which are congruent with the hospital's mission
• Answers the telephone professionally
• Maintains a clean and safe environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level