Coord, Materials Proced. Srvcs

Emory•Atlanta, GA

10d

About The Position

Establishes and monitors systems for inventorying and ordering prostheses, implantable devices, and other specialty supplies used in surgery and other procedural units. Coordinates supply processes across Perioperative Services, procedural imaging, and other units. Coordinates ordering, maintenance, and repair of operating room and other procedural equipment to help ensure equipment is available and functioning properly during procedures. The position also supports supply chain, equipment management, inventory control, vendor relations, and operational functions across procedural areas to ensure supplies and equipment are available for patient care and procedural operations. May supervise or direct temporary and/or regular employees who assist with supply processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in hospital materials management or working with operating room supplies.
Experience using personal computers.

Responsibilities

Coordinate equipment repairs with Medical Engineering and Facilities Management.
Coordinate the loaning or borrowing of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
Coordinate with Environmental Services to ensure clean working environments in the Operating Room and supply areas.
Coordinate with Information Systems to ensure items obtained from procedural areas and used in patient care are charged appropriately.
Approve purchase orders within the established scope of responsibility.
Expedite back orders as required.
Verify the acceptability of substituted items with the appropriate Patient Care Coordinator or Team Leader.
Coordinate evaluation of new products with appropriate operating room, perioperative services, and purchasing staff.
Facilitate communication between vendors and Patient Care Coordinators, Team Leaders, and Nurse Managers.
Monitor invoices and resolve price discrepancies.
Monitor service contracts to ensure specifications are met.
Obtain vendor quotes to assist in developing the capital budget.
May supervise or direct temporary and/or regular employees assisting with supply processes.
Assist in maintaining departmental databases, research product prices, enter records into the computer, and correct erroneous entries to keep databases accurate and current.
Perform other related duties as required.