Clinical Supplies Specialist - Supply Chain Management (Full-Time / Days)

Texas Health•Plano, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supplies Specialist - Supply Chain Management role at Texas Health brings passion to the organization, contributing to a collaborative and growth-oriented environment within the Supply Chain Management Department. This position is crucial for maintaining appropriate inventory levels, ordering necessary supplies, and ensuring accurate charging/billing for the assigned area. The specialist will work closely with leadership, buyers, and finance to manage supply chain contracts, resolve discrepancies, and handle returns and credits. The role emphasizes strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on financial management and reporting within a hospital setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
2 years of materials management experience including at least 6 months in an acute care hospital setting required
Extensive knowledge of supply chain management; accurate inventories, negotiations, report interpretation.
Project management skills.
Coordinate planning of supply chain contracts.
General knowledge of financial management accounting, strong presentation skills, extensive PC proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint & Excel.
Compile and summarize statistical data, using departmental database tools
Efficient in database querying.
Ability to design financial management reports in tandem with analysis and forecasting of supply expense.
Usage of basic office equipment e.g. telephone, fax, copier; knowledge and usage of business software applications such as Microsoft Office
Strong verbal and written communication skills, professional presentation and positive disposition.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or some college preferred
1 year of OR, Cath Lab or large hospital Materials Management department preferred
2 years of Clinical Supplies Specialist experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Maintaining appropriate inventory levels for the assigned area.
Orders all necessary supplies for the assigned area.
Responsible for issuing requisitions for the department to ensure appropriate charging/billing.
Works with appropriate leadership groups to ensure conversions and compliance to system decisions for standardization.
Works with Buyers, Finance department and individual team members to resolve pricing and discrepancies in a timely manner.
Handles returns and credits for assigned area, assisting with paperwork for completion of any discrepancy or issue.
Complete other duties as assigned