What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Spec position at MEDSTAR HEALTH?
Handles all of the daily operational aspects of supply chain management in assigned Procedure based departments (example: OR, Cath Lab, IR, etc). Accountable for monitoring and trending supply usage to budget and reporting to senior department management. Serves as main contact for all supply and service vendors for assigned areas. Responsible for ensuring department is compliant to committed MedStar Health System, service and supply contracts. These functions are performed in accordance all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Education
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required or
- equivalent, required and
- college degree preferred
- 3-4 years Previous management and/or supervisory experience and experience in a healthcare environment. preferred
- Demonstrated work history of critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Windows based computer applications, such as MS Office.
- Proven history of project management, multi-tasking, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
- Assists in communication appropriately throughout the facility with procedure department leadership, physicians, and specialty team leaders to establish supply chain strategies to optimize work flow, discuss product availability, cost controls, and develop strategic plans for standardization and savings opportunities.
- Assists in the development of the department supply budget and manages resources according to approved budget. Focusing efforts on the reduction of special orders and non-contract purchases.
- Communicates all supply related issues to include back orders, discontinued items, recall information, item file changes, and substitutes to the appropriate clinical team member.
- Conducts mid-year and annual performance evaluations, including the establishment and monitoring of individual and team goals for all direct reports when applicable.
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
- Establishes and implements processes/procedures for loaner items and consignment products.
- Oversees and executes processes involved in inventory counting, reordering and stocking goods in an efficient and timely manner, while adhering to established order cut-off times, so that all necessary products are available when needed.
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
- Processes all implant requests through Purchasing daily, maintain appropriate documentation and reconciles monthly implant log to purchase order history if applicable.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the MedStar organization.
- Responsible for adequately maintaining inventory levels sufficient to meet customer needs within efficient and practical financial guidelines and through routine reviews of min/max and Par level review.
- Serves as the primary contact for all manufacturer/vendor representative relations, to include oversight of consignment inventories, new product submissions, demos, back order resolution, acceptable substitutes, returns, price changes and contract compliance.
- Serves as the supply chain liaison for resolving patient billing errors in assigned departments.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive.
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