The primary function of this position is to act as an agent of the Medical Center in the purchasing of supplies, managing inventory levels of products, and forecasting needs based on the surgical schedule, while utilizing acceptable ethics and purchasing practices.
JOB DUTIES
Responsible for the overall management of surgical supplies and inventories maintaining par levels which are appropriate and utilization is monitored.
Maintain accurate, up to date inventory information in the Meditech Inventory module. When any changes are made to the inventory data base, the Meditech System is immediately brought up to date.
Performs quarterly and annual inventory with the Materials Supervisor.
Submits Purchasing requests to the purchasing department in a timely manner.
Assist in the coordination of product conversions. Assist Surgery Department in the use or trade in of product in order to begin usage of conversion items.
Review and reconcile problem invoices with Purchasing and Accounting to resolve discrepancies.
Continuously works on par levels and re-order points. Ensuring that adequate stock levels are maintained in a cost effective manner.
Accurately verifies items received and promptly troubleshoots discrepancies and defective shipments.
Coordinate expired product removal and investigate usages prior to reordering
Run at or below report for Liberty and Grove surgical inventories.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Professional knowledge surgical procedures, terminology, O.R. Array System, Meditech, Microsoft Office and Excel.
Previous experience preferred.
Communication skills necessary to effectively:
Provide instruction to management team and staff
Provide explanation to management team and staff
Communicates with other members of health team, outside vendors, sale reps, and companies.
Computer usage.
Analytical skills necessary to develop and implement a plan for materials management of supplies, product and instrumentation required for surgery.
Ability to concentrate and prioritize, plan and perform professional judgment in materials management for the O.R.
Ability to perform the duties of determining proper equipment and instrumentation needed for surgical cases.
Ability to manage the Charge Master and Array OR Plus computer system.
BLS required.
Meadville Medical Center is an outstanding community hospital located in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The hospital continually works to meet the community's needs by maintaining up-to-date and state-of-the-art facilities. We are a leader in healthcare in Northwest Pennsylvania, with the newest technology, including the latest generation of ultrasound, CT and MRI technology. Our medical staff of more than 100 consists of 37 medical/surgical specialties, with an extensive primary care foundation.
With a service area covering 75,000 individuals in Crawford County as well as an additional 150,000 persons from northwestern Pennsylvania, the Meadville Medical Center has annual inpatient admissions of approximately 7,617 and more than 215,742 outpatient visits. The Emergency Department alone reports 37,690 visits yearly and approximately 650 babies are born here each year.
Meadville Medical Center Mission Statement:
Your independent community health system is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and affordable healthcare for the wellbeing of our community.
Meadville Medical Center Vision Statement:
Our vision is to continually exceed the expectations of those we serve by working together as a team, dedicated to a process of never-ending improvements.
