Materials Management Specialist - Operating Room

Work Shift

M-F

Day

40

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by responsibly managing the department's supply inventory, charge capture, cost containment, and accurate billing from vendors.

• Controls department specific inventory and anticipates outdated inventory
• Responds to materials management concerns related to back orders
• Prepares justification for variances based on general ledger
• Investigates consignment opportunities and volume discounts
• Reviews/revises charge system as needed
• Establishes and maintains professional and ethical relationships with vendors
• Demonstrates working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS coding
• Maintains Kan Ban supply system
• Initiates and procures/maintains adequate supply volume
• Controls preparation and taking of annual physical inventory
• Prepares supplies and stock for return to vendors for credit
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

• Maintains ordering, tracking and billing for the Surgical Tissue Bank
• Assists with room turnover
• Assists at the front desk, answering phones and scheduling

• 2 years in health care setting preferred

• High School Diploma required
• Associate Degree in Applied Science preferred

• None

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.