Materials Specialist Rex SS Materials

Job Description

Description

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Summary:

The Surgical Services

Materials Specialist possess the knowledge and skills necessary to assist in

coordination of the overall supply management within the operating room

setting. In collaboration with nursing leadership, the specialist proactively

monitors the surgery schedule to create supply requisition for upcoming cases

to ensure adequate levels of stock and replenishment.

Responsibilities:

1. Manages and tracks all inventory for the daily management of information systems processing (Infor) requirements for administering supplies, equipment, and services transactions and requests.

2. Initiates and manages processes around OR implant usage, preparation, restocking, and product recalls, coordinating with Service Coordinators and vendors with Return Medical Agreements (RMA) to return products for credit or exchange.

3. Investigates/resolves inventory discrepancies and responds to immediate requests for supplies needed in the performance of operating room procedures. Maintains inventory count sheets (PAR) and assists with counting and reconciling inventory.

4. Manages PAR forms for accuracy and adjust as needed when there are substitutions or product changes.

5. Manages annual supply inventory process of counting and recording all operating room supplies.

6. Coordinates equipment purchase orders.

7. Recommends action steps such as changes, additions, and deletions to on-hand inventories, as well as corrective action to supply cost variances.

8. Proactively Identifies opportunities for cost-reduction in materials by working with service coordinators in locating suitable alternatives while avoiding stockout.

9. Effectively communicates backordered supplies and supply concerns with nurse director, nurse manager, and materials management staff, etc.

10. Responsible for the chain of custody associated with human tissue for upcoming cases. Inspects tissue for quality assurance purposes and ensures that the tissue is stored in accordance with standard protocol. Documents information such as who handled that tissue, how it was transported, stored, processed and the dates and times of such activities.

11. Sorts all unused inventory supplies for each individual case throughout the day.

12. Works daily to return items back to their assigned bin locations to ensure product availability for clinical staff.

13. Ensures materials and supplies are properly placed in designated location for distribution.

14. Assists in the supply breakdown room with unloading supplies and other various tasks.

15. Ensures all work areas are clean and orderly.

16. Provides the highest possible level of service to Surgical Services clinical teammate's.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification

Professional Experience Requirements:

2+ years of prior experience in inventory control, supply chain or other related experience. Prior experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Basic computer knowledge and skills

Ability to navigate PAR Excellence Inventory System

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Decisive judgement and critical thinking skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex SS Materials

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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