The position actively supports the daily operations of supply chain functions within Surgical Services and all procedural areas. The role involves monitoring stock and orders at established par levels to prevent shortages and expedited shipping fees. The individual will work with department leadership and designee(s) to identify replacement items for back orders and desired alternatives. Data entry to order surgical supplies and ensure items are appropriately charged or credited from stock to the unit, department, or patient account is also a key responsibility. Additionally, the position requires creating and maintaining the surgical services supply items in the item master in various electronic systems utilized by the Health System. Maintaining inventory listings, order guides, and product labeling for assigned areas is essential. The role establishes appropriate par levels to ensure clinical availability in a fiscally responsible manner and collaborates with surgical services leadership and physicians in ordering medical and surgical products via established organizational processes. Daily reviews of surgical posting sheets and procedural schedules are necessary to ensure supplies, equipment, and resources are stocked and available for posted/add-on cases. The individual will coordinate supplies and equipment needs with surgical services leadership/designee(s) and prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team. Responding to requests from clinical team members by locating and delivering commodities to surgery or the requesting department in a timely manner is also part of the job. The position assists with daily, annual, and periodic inventory counts using established processes, inventories, receives, monitors, and distributes surgical supplies as needed for patient care. Monitoring supply par levels, package/supply integrity, all expiration dates, and arranging for alternative items due to back orders or other exceptions to daily operations is crucial. The individual will coordinate with the surgical services team for recalled products, researching, responding, and removing products as necessary. The role also involves assisting with long-term and short-term special projects as assigned by procedural services and supply chain leadership. Positive interpersonal skills with internal and external customers, promoting teamwork among staff, and leading by example are essential. The individual must demonstrate patient confidentiality at all times.
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Nursing and Residential Care Facilities