Perioperative Supply Chain Associate; 2nd Shift - Supply Chain - North Liberty Hospital

Perioperative Supply Chain Associate (2nd Shift)

University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center North Liberty Supply Chain Department is seeking a Perioperative Supply Chain Associate who will be a liaison for clinics and operating rooms throughout the hospital. Utilize Microsoft Excel, SPM, and Tableau to locate supplies and instruments. Prompt communication with hospital staff regarding emergencies and requests. Ability to move throughout hospital, move up to 25 pounds, and frequently transport heavy case carts.

Ability to move and position self to handle inventory, including high/low shelving.

Characteristic

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Procure and deliver goods and services:
  Evaluate, procure, receive, store, and deliver goods and services. Initiate requisitions to procure goods and services at the direction of others. Organize and maintain hospital inventory.
• Research Products, Prepare Product/ Equipment Specifications, and Contract Management:
  Obtain and verify information regarding sourcing and acquisition options at the request of others. Review contracts for accurate pricing and apply terms and conditions.
• Inventory Management and Marketing:
  Receive, properly store and distribute product. Address inventory issues related to the supply chain and suggests models for improvement. Maintain and secure inventory and report issues as needed. Responsible for implementation of marketing strategy or plan. Assist with inventory management throughout the hospital. Cycle count, order, restock, and receive products.
• Vendor and Customer Relations:
  Interact with vendors/suppliers to assure the appropriate goods or services are being procured effectively and efficiently. Interact with internal and external customers, answer questions about orders and shipments. Reconcile discrepancies and address customer concerns. Work directly with hospital staff to effectively communicate supply chain requests and/or issues for resolution.
• Data Management or Data Systems Development:
  Maintain inventory/equipment database(s). Responsible for the maintenance of inventory data and scanning.
• Fiscal Responsibility:
  Monitor the budget and assist with managing the budget within defined parameters. Advise management on budgetary needs or discrepancies.
• Leadership/Supervision:
  May provide functional and/or administrative supervision of staff. May provide training to other employees and hospital end users. Respond to emails and meeting requests appropriately and timely.

Salary: $41,264 to commensurate

Hours:

Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:30pm with occasional weekends, holidays and on-call coverage

Location:

Medical Center North Liberty Benefits Highlights:
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 6 months to 1 year related supply chain experience. Proficient with Microsoft Excel. Prompt communication with hospital staff regarding emergencies and requests. Ability to move throughout hospital, move up to 25 pounds, and frequently transport heavy case carts. Ability to move and position self to handle inventory, including high/low shelving.

Valid driver's license to meet fleet safety standards.

Application Process:

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission required materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

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