Team Leader Healthcare Services

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

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Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department:

Job Description Summary:

The Team Leader for Central Services oversees daily operations in the office for inventory management and replenishment activities for the Nursing Departments, ensuring the timely availability of medical and surgical supplies.
This role supports staff supervision, inventory control, receiving operations, stock rotation, and backorder management. The Team Leader assists with employee training, coordinates departmental operations and promotes efficient supply chain processes that support quality patient care.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists the supervision of staff responsible for performing the OR inventory replenishment process. including the proper use of the automated inventory programs.
• Performs daily inventory updates and adjustments through cycle counts and the preference list process to maintain established inventory par levels.
• Utilizes the automated Supply Chain system to process daily replenishment orders for stock and non-stock supplies.
• Process receipt for all supply deliveries. Verifies purchase orders against delivery slips and verifies quantities against materials received. Notes discrepancies and advise supervisor.
• Ensures all overnight orders are given priority and delivered promptly to the charge nurse the same day of receipt. Complies with procedures established by management for special overnight orders.
• Promptly process receipts for refrigerate packages requiring refrigeration. Handle medical/surgical items on a priority basis as specified and directed by supervisor.
• Rotates and checks dated supplies on an ongoing basis ensuring stock rotation and outdated item are removed from the OR inventory. Reports damaged items to supervisor.
• Reviews daily backorder reports. Communicates with Purchasing staff regarding stock and non-stock supply backorders. Coordinates substitute items with approval from the OR clinical staff.
• Confirms inventory by visual inspection. Reviews and reports preference list discrepancies and reports required adjustments to supervisor.
• Answers the telephone, preferably by the third ring demonstrating proper telephone etiquette.
• Assists supervisor with the daily departmental operations. Assists with the orientation and training of new employees.
• Restricts unauthorized persons from the storeroom. Never leave the storeroom unattended and ensures that at least one co-worker is manning the storeroom.
• Maintains safety and security in receiving area and storeroom by removing all trash and debris daily.
• Participate with the coordination of Supply Chain Services formal year-end physical inventories.

Qualifications

• Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience

  • Preferred five years experience in a healthcare supervisory position
  • Preferred medical/surgical product knowledge.
  • Preferred experience using an automated inventory system.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: