PeriOp Inventory Manager

Job Description:

The SCO Peri Op Manager II oversees all day-to-day responsibilities for their assigned clinical program or assigned facility. This position manages and directs supply chain services for assigned facility to include replenishment, put-away, receiving, distribution, and special orders. This position is responsible for the successful implementation of system initiatives and continuous improvement programs throughout their assigned facility or clinical program including the monitoring and utilization of key performance indicators associated with projects.

This position plans, organizes, directs, and staffs to maintain and improve functions. The incumbent ensures optimal utilization of Peri Op programs and SCO policies and procedures to reduce costs to facilities and patients.

Schedule :
Monday - Friday Hours : 7:00am - 3:30pmEssentials:

Manages the daily operations of Peri Op and in many cases independently for designated departments, clinical programs, and facilities. Proactively interacts with physicians, managers, suppliers, clinical program leadership, and SCO personnel. Is accountable for the timely and efficient management of all supplies and services in all assigned teams and departments.

Oversees inventory management, contract compliance, product substitutes, standardization, and budget control. Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and utilizes processes, reports, and other tools on a routine basis. Ensures that staff are trained and certified in applicable system Inventory Tools.

Works with assigned departments or clinical service lines to support supply logistics needs including implementation, recall and alert management, and regulatory requirements to achieve optimal outcomes and patient safety for assigned clinical program or facilities.

Works to identify opportunities to improve efficiency in logistics activities for inventory stakeholders. Supports operational cost containment by participating in or leading work groups or teams. Understands how to measure and improve efficiency and effectiveness of the SCO workflow and processes by engaging in the Continuous Improvement Program.

Supports and monitors product utilization and ensures that resources are compliant with standardized processes and workflows. Works actively with departments and supply chain leadership to determine the best operational methods to maximize the utilization of Peri Op management functions.

Ensures that systems, tools, and processes are organized and implemented safely and effectively. Supports system Safety Programs and works to ensure zero harm initiatives are used to reduce or eliminate caregiver injuries.

Staffs the department and is responsible for training, work planning, organizing, and staff scheduling. Utilizes Dashboards and Huddle Boards to ensure staff understand identified measures and activities pertaining to their daily activities.

Conducts performance appraisals, coaches and counsels' team, develops appropriate goals with employees, and provides corrective action programs as needed. Develops and reviews performance standards for performance reviews. Provides productive departmental staff meetings.

Coordinates with clinical program regarding inventory metrics and spend. Ensures that assigned inventories are being optimized through the appropriate use of systems, tools, processes, and staff if available to ensure responsible supply expense.

Represents the SCO to the assigned facilities or clinical program in collaborating with facility and system managers and leadership. Participates in and supports facility meetings, huddles, committees, or other initiatives that benefit from SCO presence or services. Accountable for the overall SCO or Peri Op Management compliance with Safety, Legal, TJC, Facility or SCO regulations, laws, or other requirements.

Skills:

Peri Op Management Medical Supply Distribution Supply Chain Processes Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Continuous Improvement (CI)
Staff Training and Leadership Project Management Efficient in Communication Developing Team Members Mentoring Staff Supervisory Management People-Centered Change Management Problem Solving Data tools

Healthcare Operations

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience working with Peri Op/Inventory.

Experience with prioritizing multiple tasks, organizing teams with multiple levels of caregivers, and meeting deadlines.

Stong demonstrated history of inventory control and working in conjunction with auditors and/or finance.

Proven history of improving associate engagement.

Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, etc. and to identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and…