Materials Specialist Rex SS Materials

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary: The Surgical Services Materials Specialist possess the knowledge and skills necessary to assist in coordination of the overall supply management within the operating room setting. In collaboration with nursing leadership, the specialist proactively monitors the surgery schedule to create supply requisition for upcoming cases to ensure adequate levels of stock and replenishment. Responsibilities: 1.Manages and tracks all inventory for the daily management of information systems processing (Infor) requirements for administering supplies, equipment, and services transactions and requests. 2.Initiates and manages processes around OR implant usage, preparation, restocking, and product recalls, coordinating with Service Coordinators and vendors with Return Medical Agreements (RMA) to return products for credit or exchange. 3.Investigates/resolves inventory discrepancies and responds to immediate requests for supplies needed in the performance of operating room procedures. Maintains inventory count sheets (PAR) and assists with counting and reconciling inventory. 4. Manages PAR forms for accuracy and adjust as needed when there are substitutions or product changes. 5. Manages annual supply inventory process of counting and recording all operating room supplies. 6. Coordinates equipment purchase orders. 7. Recommends action steps such as changes, additions, and deletions to on-hand inventories, as well as corrective action to supply cost variances. 8. Proactively Identifies opportunities for cost-reduction in materials by working with service coordinators in locating suitable alternatives while avoiding stockout. 9. Effectively communicates backordered supplies and supply concerns with nurse director, nurse manager, and materials management staff, etc. 10. Responsible for the chain of custody associated with human tissue for upcoming cases. Inspects tissue for quality assurance purposes and ensures that the tissue is stored in accordance with standard protocol. Documents information such as who handled that tissue, how it was transported, stored, processed and the dates and times of such activities. 11. Sorts all unused inventory supplies for each individual case throughout the day. 12. Works daily to return items back to their assigned bin locations to ensure product availability for clinical staff. 13. Ensures materials and supplies are properly placed in designated location for distribution. 14. Assists in the supply breakdown room with unloading supplies and other various tasks. 15. Ensures all work areas are clean and orderly. 16. Provides the highest possible level of service to Surgical Services clinical teammate’s. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Professional Experience Requirements: 2+ years of prior experience in inventory control, supply chain or other related experience. Prior experience in healthcare setting preferred. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Basic computer knowledge and skills Ability to navigate PAR Excellence Inventory System Effective communication and interpersonal skills Decisive judgement and critical thinking skills Ability to work with minimal supervision Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex SS Materials Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare…

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