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The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

Please include your surgery and/or acute hospital setting work experience in your application.

What You Will Do
Under the direction of the Manager, Surgical Services, works independently and corroboratively with Surgical Services and Material Management to perform purchasing, organization, maintenance and technical planning of all supplies and equipment. Acts as liaison between Material Management department and Surgical Services. Participates in the completion of operating and capital equipment annual budgets within the established guidelines and time frames, and is accountable for budget variances regarding supplies and equipment on an ongoing basis. Accountable for the daily activities in collaboration with Surgical Services Manager, including directing, checking, supervising, and evaluating employees with materials assistant job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 3 Years related experience.
• 1 Year in a surgery and/or acute hospital setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Other : evidence of further study in business administration or management in related fields.
• Business background with budget experience within Surgical Care.

Essential Functions

• Daily operations
  Assures that proper level of stock items are being ordered and that orders are being placed within acceptable time frames determined by Central Materials Management and warehouse.
  Follows or directs follow-up on zeroed items from warehouse.
  Assures that proper inventory stocking practices are being followed (rotation of stock and removal of expired items) and that supplies are handled properly to avoid damage.
  Serves as resource for Materials Specialists.
  Coordinates, provides oversight and delegates duties for all equipment, supply and product trials for the department.
  Completes coaching and counseling as needed.
  Completes employee evaluations on time.
• Department operations
  Provides Chargemaster information/billing and product codes to the Billing Department for accurate patient billing.
  Works with Patient Financial Services to maintain accuracy of system Chargemaster.
  Initiates all non-stock supply and equipment purchases.
  Places non-stock routine orders via "On-line Requisition" through Lawson system.
  Routinely checks Lawson reports, reviews purchase orders, and recommends changes in operational costs and changes.
  Places STAT and "Bill only" orders through on-site Material Management, obtaining appropriate documentation for "Bill Only" orders.
  Provides pricing information, in a timely manner, for purpose of patient charging.
  Coordinates, in conjunction with Surgical Scheduling, appropriate clinical nursing staff, and Material Management, the acquisition of special request products, equipment and/or implants necessary for scheduled surgical procedures.
  Coordinates and works in conjunction with other surgery leads and educator to ensure accurate and complete documentation regarding tissue tracking, meeting all regulatory requirements.
  Meets with sales representatives as necessary regarding new products, consignments and problem solving in conjunction with Material Management and Manager/Director, Surgical Services.
  Confers with Manager/Director, Surgical Services regarding new items or changes in established products or procedures.
  Negotiates for consignments of prosthetic implants.
  Arranges for acquisition of loaner banks or prosthesis as needed for specific surgeries.
  Coordinates with Central Materials Management for trial and evaluation of new and/or cost saving products.
• Equipment and supply purchase
  Identifies preferred vendors for supplies/equipment.
  Contacts vendors to arrange for evaluation, provides no charge PO for equipment tracking.
  Provides/collects evaluation forms from staff after use.
  Provides cost information/analysis on equipment use.
  Identifies opportunities for improving cost structure with new supplies.
  Acts as department representative on product committees, MISCOE committee and other committees and task forces as assigned.
• Financial accountability
  Compiles and completes the non-staffing portion of annual budget.
  Assists in preparation of staffing portion of expense budget.
  Justifies monthly variances during fiscal year.
  Writes variance report monthly.
  Recommends necessary expenditures to the Manager according to departmental needs and budgeting allowances.
  Compiles information (e.g., pricing, availability, and technical data) for the capital equipment requests submitted by medical and nursing staff.
  Completes Capital Expenditure Requests forms for submission to administration.
  Conducts cost-analysis of products used when requested or as necessary.
• Inventory control
  Assesses and documents current supply and equipment inventories including Buyout requisitions and warehouse data entry forms.
  Maintains supply levels for all items required by Surgical Care.
  Collects data necessary to set up par levels required.
  Establishes and updates computer programs for inventory control.
  Maintains equipment inventory.
  Consults with Manager and appropriate clinical nursing staff on a routine basis to assure availability of all equipment and supplies.
  Collaborates with appropriate clinical nursing staff to maintain inventory in a timely manner insuring efficient surgical operations.
  Takes appropriate action regarding product and equipment recalls, directing Material Assistants to remove recalled items and inventory.
  Participates in determining the organization of permanent location and proper storage of supplies and equipment.
  Completes necessary forms for deletion or transfer of equipment from inventory.
  Oversees and coordinates the yearly physical inventory; compiles data and completes documentation for submission to Finance Department.
  Demonstrates cost containment efforts through judicious use of supplies and resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer competency required (including word processing and spreadsheets).
• Possesses ability to organize inventory data with understanding of computer data for input and readout.
• Possesses ability to read and understand budget reports.
• Possesses knowledge of hospital practice in areas of purchasing and supply.
• Demonstrates technical abilities and working knowledge of O.R. equipment, supplies and needs.
• Possesses teaching ability and leadership qualities.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class