Surgery Inventory Coordinator - Part Time, 1st Shift

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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.

• 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.
• 60% Operations:
  Accountable for reviewing product/package integrity and expiration dates of products/implants in assigned area. Responsible for the timing, arrival of new and replacement products with no interruption in availability of supplies. Utilize ERP system for order replenishment and inventory management. Assist clinicians in product and equipment trials and resolve product backorders and substitutions.
• 20% Problem resolution and maintenance:
  Resolve supply chain issues such as vendor or manufacturer backorders, substitutions, recalls or logistical failures. Review match exception issues to ensure proper receipt and payment obligations are aligned. Utilize critical thinking skills and inventory methodologies to resolve routine and non-routine conflicts.
• 10% Customer service:
  Provide consistent customer service that allows for the surgical department to perform the best patient care. Engage in verbal and written communication with Physicians, Clinicians and Surgery staff to ensure the right product is in the right place. Serve as an agent to implementing new technology in supplies, implants and equipment by coordinating logistics.
• 5% Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area following cleaning schedules and direction per department leadership.
• 5% All other duties as assigned.

• 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 understand the financial impacts as it relates to supply chain functions.
• Must be able to work in a moderately paced, ever changing environment.
• Must communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written.

• 2 or more years of related experience.

• 3 or more years of related experience. Surgery supply or related experience preferred.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong teamwork abilities.
• Ability to follow-through and follow-up.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Work under pressure.
• Communication skills.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases and word processor software and organization systems/applications (Workday, Microsoft TEAMS, EPIC).

Maintains confidentiality of log‑on password(s) and security of other authentication devices. Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care. Uses company business assets and information resources for management‑approved purposes only. Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Promptly reports information security incidents to the Ohio Health Information Security Officer.

5 years of medical supply experience and three years of procurement and/or inventory experience. Excellent computer skills, Microsoft suite, inventory…