Surgery Inventory Coordinator - Part Time, 1st Shift Variable Hours

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

110d

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating the daily flow of supplies and implants and (equipment where applicable) for the Surgery Department through the use of multiple inventory tools, automated supply units, electronic handheld units and an ERP system.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 to 3 years of related experience in healthcare
• Must be able to perform basic math functions and computer skills.
• Must be able to understand the financial impacts as it relates to supply chain functions.
• Must be able to work in a moderately paced, ever changing environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written.

Nice To Haves

• 3 or more years of related experience.
• Surgery supply or related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases and word processor software and organization systems/applications (Workday, Microsoft TEAMS, EPIC).

Responsibilities

• Requires a basic understanding of all systems necessary to support the supply chain flow for surgery operations which includes but is not limited to management of owned, consigned and loaner supplies, implants, and equipment (where appropriate) to support the constantly fluctuating surgical caseload.
• Utilizing forecasting tools/ERP system for order replenishment and inventory management.
• Work to resolve supply chain issues such as vendor or manufacture backorders, substitutions, recalls or logistical failures while communicating and updating the impacted team until an acceptable resolution is obtained.
• Resolves customer complaints, concerns, or service failures.
• Accountable for reviewing product/package integrity in assigned area.
• Accountable for expiration dates of products/implants in assigned area.
• Responsible for timing, arrival of new and replacement product with no interruption in availability of supplies.
• Identifies and engages key stakeholders on product problem resolutions and offers alternative solutions when there are interruptions in the supply chain.
• Assist clinicians in conducting product and equipment trials by working closely with the physicians, clinicians and vendors to ensure appropriate protocols for acquisition are followed.
• Assist with resolving product backorders and product substitutions.
• Returns outdated, obsolete, and recalled product for credit.
• Responsible for the availability of routine and/or specialty procedure supplies for assigned department, accomplished through a detailed process of inventory control.
• Communicates items not available from the supplier to all appropriate staff.
• Assists in implementation, maintenance, and organization of cost-effective and efficient inventory systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED