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Inventory Control Specialist - Clear Lake Hospital, Supply Chain

Webster, Texas, United States

Supply Chain Management

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2505570

• Minimum Qualifications :

Associate degree or equivalent and 3 years of related experience.

Under the direction of the OR Materials Manager, the Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the organization's inventory, ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements. Collaborates with department leadership, Materials Management, and vendor representatives to assess inventory needs, manages manual and automated inventory systems, and creates and develops reports pertaining to stocking levels and / or financial performance.

Preferred Qualifications :

Surgical Technology with 1-year experience.

Bachelor’s degree.

AHRMM certification.

Job Duties :

Manages all surgical services and clinical area supply lines; in-house, offline, patient-specific, and consignment. Monitors and maintains PAR levels and ensures supplies are adequate for patient volume.

Works with MM leadership to review daily operations reports and devise communication plans and solutions for issues.

Monitors supplies for obsolescence due to expiration, technology advances, and surgeon preference changes.

Collaborates with Perioperative and Materials Management teams for material requirements, cost reduction recommendations, process improvements, product recall activities, and routine and emergency supply issues.

Supports and implements the process for managing inventory as an asset using PeopleSoft, EPIC, PYXIS, and other inventory management tools.

Serves as a liaison between Surgical Services, Nursing leadership, and Materials Management. Works with Value Analysis to facilitate new product requests from operating room clinicians and Nursing leadership. Participates in the value analysis process with new product introduction and the transition of current products.

Works with OR MM and PYXIS Manager to publish reports to track and trend department key performance indicators.

Responsible for collaboration with Purchasing to investigate clinically acceptable solutions for back-ordered products.

Audits tracking system for bone and tissue from receiving to the department.

Assists the Perioperative team with new item submissions / requests.

Review the item master file for accuracy.

Communicates with employees, internal customers, and leadership regarding information relevant to the overall operation of the department and the health care system.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Strong written and oral communication skills

Effective problem-solving skills and demonstrated sound judgment

Strategic and operational planning skills

Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with internal and external partners at all levels (front-line to executive)

Ability to maintain effectiveness and flexibility in a high-volume, high-change work environment

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong attention to detail

Salary Range :

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule :

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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