OR Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain

OR Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain - 19301

US:

TX:

Edinburg | SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES | Full Time

Posted 3 weeks ago

DHR Health - US:

TX:

Edinburg - Days

Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The OR Supply Chain Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of supply chain functions within the surgical areas.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

· High school diploma or GED graduate required

· Valid Texas driver's license required

· At least (4) years’ experience in supply chain required

· Experience in OR supply chain required

· Requires good communication and organizational skills

· Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment

· Must be familiar with surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment

· Must have the ability to develop inventory tracking systems for all of the above and must have working knowledge of computers and software applications

• Computer knowledge is required

· Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues

· Good written and verbal communication skills required

· Ability to read, write, and speak English

· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians

POSITION KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :

· Requires good communication and organizational skills

· Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment

· Working knowledge of computers and software applications necessary for the job

· The ability to retrieve, communicate and present data and information both verbally and in writing required; as is the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word

· Must be flexible with work scheduling

· Proficient in the preparation, set up, and supplies used for patient care

· Demonstrates competency to operate office machines, warehouse equipment and MMIS applications

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• · Integrates the department(s) and its services into the organization’s primary mission
• · Leads initiatives resulting in enhanced physician, patient and employee satisfaction and improved quality
• · Ensures that adequate, appropriately competent and qualified staff is available to meet patient care needs
• · Actively works to develop and maintain good working relationships with medical staff, other leadership within the organization and staff
• · Collaborates with the Surgical Service Directors
• · Coordinates and integrates services within the department(s) and with other departments
• · Coordinates and participates in orientation of new staff in Supply Chain in the OR space
• · Meet with vendors and management staff to provide assistance in their quest for new products and processes to provide quality patient care
• · Plans for a smooth flow of daily surgical caseload by coordinating and communicating with the OR Leadership and Sterile Processing Leadership
• · Serves as the Operating Room’s primary contact for surgical instrument and equipment vendors
• · Contacts Sales Representatives and vendors for in-service on specialty products
• · Check on consignment agreements for proper pricing on products
• · Make sure that Consignment items are replaced as soon as possible.(When item is used replacement must be ordered ASAP)
• · Go thru Consignment lists to make sure that all products are available at all times
• · Check with Sales Reps. for items that can be upgraded and given better price
• · Make sure that sales reps are following procedures while in the facility
• · Check on the movement of inventory, items that move or have a high usage to make sure good par level is in place, and the items that don’t move keep a low inventory
• · Coordinates with vendors for loaner instrument trays needed for specialty cases
• · Responsible for the management of the operation and functions of the OR Supply Chain areas from day to day
• · Responsible to promote safety, cost effective use of resources, and the delivery of quality service that is satisfying to the hospital
• · Assesses the inventory level on a constant basis to maximize accuracy of levels ordered and maintained
• · Manages and guides staff members to properly stock and distribute supplies and equipment accurately and efficiently
• · Addresses Missing Items report with staff on a daily basis
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