Assists with total care for patient supplies, O.R. process; participates in the management of materials and designs and patient charges. Implements systems that support clerical operations.
JOB DUTIES
Communicates with Department Manager, O.R. Materials Management, O.R. Supervisor, O.R. scheduler, and staff. Plans, implements and documents specialized procedures and preference cards. 3. Communicates with and serves as liaison between physicians and staff. Maintains O.R. inventory for supplies and equipment at appropriate par levels. Maintains O.R. Charge Master. Assigns PO’s for supplies and instruments needed for surgical procedures. Monitors O.R. schedules for routine and specialized procedures. Works with sales representatives pertinent to specific O.R. cases. Orders, operates, and troubleshoots all surgical instruments. Collaborates with the Materials Management Department. Professional knowledge surgical procedures, terminology, O.R. Array System, Meditech, Microsoft Office and Excel. Analytical skills necessary to develop and implement a plan for materials management of supplies, product and instrumentation required for surgery. Ability to manage the Charge Master and Array OR Plus computer system. Ability to cover departmental positions such as scheduling and secretarial positions. Knowledge of cost comparisons of O.R. products. Knowledge of circulatory nurse reports. Knowledge of Array O.R. + scheduling of O.R. cases. Knowledge of Array O.R. + statistical data collection. Knowledge of consignment items pertinent to specialized surgical procedures.
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.
** Physical requirements for above: talking, telephone usage and hearing.
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.
** Mental requirements: remembering, reasoning, understanding, problem-solving capabilities, computer skills.
Ability to perform the duties of determining proper equipment and instrumentation needed for surgical cases.
** Physical requirements: lifting, reaching, walking, carrying, pushing, pulling, ability to see and hear with or without mechanical aides. Must be able to lift heavy instrumentations.
Ability to manage the Charge Master and Array OR Plus computer system.
Ability to cover departmental positions such as scheduling and secretarial positions.
Knowledge of cost comparisons of O.R. products. Knowledge of circulatory nurse reports. Knowledge of Array O.R. + scheduling of O.R. cases. Knowledge of Array O.R. + statistical data collection. Knowledge of consignment items pertinent to specialized surgical procedures.
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.
