Implant Coordinator, Perioperative Services - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Implant Coordinator primary role is to establish and maintain acceptable inventory levels of owned and consigned implants including tissue/grafts. Complying with standard departmental inventory management, the implant coordinator arranges for loaners implants and instruments needed for patient care as indicated on the OR schedule. Follows departmental and business practices when securing inventory to replenish owned and consigned items. Responsible for validating implant usage on implant record to ensure appropriate patient billing. Collaborates with Clinical Service Coordinators and OR Centralized schedulers to anticipate needs for implants and instrumentation. Maintains tissue logs and licensing.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program
3 years Surgical Technician experience in an acute care setting required.
3 years’ experience in materials management, OR, Purchasing or accounting.
Strong communication skills.
Surgical Technologist - CST certification or CRCST certification required; If no certification upon hire, one must be obtained within 6 months from hire date and maintained by renewal before expiration date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

5 years Surgical Technician experience preferred.
Background in Lawson and previous implant coordinator experience preferred

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains PAR levels of owned and consigned implant.
Receives and reconciles loaned instruments and implants.
Accounts for usage, charges and documentation, ensuring that “bill only” practices are followed.
Monitors and analyzes supply purchase orders to remain within budget.
Works collaboratively with supervisors, coordinators, managers and directors of various OR locations to ensure appropriate supplies and implants are available.
Works closely with OR centralized scheduling and physician offices and reviews OR schedule daily to anticipate the needs for implants and loaner instruments.
Maintains tissue logs and licensing.
Responsible for arranging for loaner implants and instrumentation needed for surgical cases.
Identifies and evaluates slow moving stock.
Coordinates with Supply Chain Manager to keep inventory current & manage PAR levels.
Utilizes OR management software and Materials Management software to identify and project implant needs to assure availability of implants for surgical cases while minimizing implant handling/shipping costs.
Provide feedback and suggestions on cost saving initiatives to OR director and Executive Administrator.
Performs other duties as assigned.