Part-time Inventory Specialist

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster•Manheim Township, PA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part-time and will be assisting the Materials Management Department. Specifically, along with the team this individual will be responsible for inventorying and replenishing supply levels for all perioperative clinical areas within the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience with Computer applications such as Microsoft Office/365 (Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
Two years of progressive experience in health care or related field with increasing level of administrative responsibility and authority.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced degree (Associate’s level) with clinical focus on: Surgical Technology, Sterile Processing, Health Care Supply Chain Management, Or other applicable Health Care education
Experience in supply chain management, budget, and finance.
Experience using a Facility Management or Inventory Control Software.

Responsibilities

Inventories and maintain adequate par levels of materials for perioperative services.
Inventories and maintains appropriate levels of perioperative services consignment inventory, including surgical implants.
Monitors, rotates, and removes all outdated and overstocked materials and verifies that perioperative services par levels are adjusted accordingly.
Restocks of all materials used for patient care in the perioperative environment.
Monitors oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen tank levels daily and order replacement tanks as needed.
Take appropriate actions to provide a high level of service for all customers (e.g., physicians, health care industry representatives [HCIRs], perioperative personnel) and to provide prompt responses for emergently needed (STAT) equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Is familiar with preferred vendors contracts i.e., utilization threshold of disposables as it relates to capital equipment and purchase levels to ensure compliance with tier pricing.
Maintains records of purchase order, requisitions, and product literature.
Coordinates loans and returns of perioperative services equipment and other materials.
Communicates pertinent information regarding backorders and anticipated release dates for perioperative materials.
Communicates to perioperative leadership any identified quality improvement projects related to perioperative materials management.
Serves as a resource for perioperative personnel in matters such as purchasing procedures, product information, and contract compliance.
Follows facilities policy related to notification and steps associated with product recalls.
Pursues professional growth and participates in a professional organization.
Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
Other duties as assigned and required.