Supv-Fac Supply Chain Ops

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

15d

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Supervises and coordinates activities of staff. Responsible for activities relating to the storage, movement, and data entry of material, equipment, merchandise and supplies in and out of warehouse facilities in accordance with established priorities and schedules. Provides a leadership role for continuous quality improvement and patient safety. Ensures high quality and delivery of products and supplies. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Supervises employees directly including scheduling, selection, training, assures proper staff coverage; performs employee appraisals and task allocation. Interacts with Physicians/Clinical Staff regarding product usage and/or Material needs/ Plans; this includes recommendations to clinical departments of procedures and practices for the assessment, selection, and purchasing of supplies. Coordinates material services with operating room and other clinical unit functions in order to provide prompt, accurate, and efficient services. Understands and coordinates inventory system through Opti flex on the units and Opti SS on the nursing units; manages any system/technical issues. Responsible for following established departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental, infection control standards, and compliance with regulatory agency standards. Manages all rental equipment (ordering, receiving, and charging). Collaborates with Risk Management, Infection Control, clinical department, engineering, and materials departments to implement immediate corrective actions for life-threatening patient related problems with products and backorders; ascertains, appraises or determines the level of effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction with existing supplies. Communicates to clinical departments /clinical staff pertinent information regarding changes in supplies, or programs. Rotates monthly through each OR for review of clinical/materials processes. Takes personal accountability for maintaining competency through education and professional activities; maintains professional licensure and completes required education in a timely manner; Reflects on identified areas of strength that offer opportunity for improvement. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education - High school diploma or equivalent. Materials/Business job-related courses
Experience - Three (3) years of material supply experience. One (1) year healthcare materials experience. Must have clinical background and understanding of the complexities of supply asset management systems and support. Operation Room experience.
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
Knowledge of patient equipment (defibrillator, vitals)
Good interpersonal skills necessary to direct the work of others and to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge of instrument and equipment tracking - Preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises employees directly including scheduling, selection, training, assures proper staff coverage; performs employee appraisals and task allocation.
Interacts with Physicians/Clinical Staff regarding product usage and/or Material needs/ Plans; this includes recommendations to clinical departments of procedures and practices for the assessment, selection, and purchasing of supplies.
Coordinates material services with operating room and other clinical unit functions in order to provide prompt, accurate, and efficient services.
Understands and coordinates inventory system through Opti flex on the units and Opti SS on the nursing units; manages any system/technical issues.
Responsible for following established departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental, infection control standards, and compliance with regulatory agency standards.
Manages all rental equipment (ordering, receiving, and charging).
Collaborates with Risk Management, Infection Control, clinical department, engineering, and materials departments to implement immediate corrective actions for life-threatening patient related problems with products and backorders; ascertains, appraises or determines the level of effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction with existing supplies.
Communicates to clinical departments /clinical staff pertinent information regarding changes in supplies, or programs.
Rotates monthly through each OR for review of clinical/materials processes.
Takes personal accountability for maintaining competency through education and professional activities; maintains professional licensure and completes required education in a timely manner; Reflects on identified areas of strength that offer opportunity for improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.