Perioperative Supply Chain Supervisor

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

200 Bowman Drive, Burlington Hospital - 218 A Sunset Rd, Marlton - Rt 73 and Brick Road, Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue

Job Information:

Job Summary:

Assists the manager in maintaining efficient workflow within assigned work group. Also responsible for assisting manager with decision making / problem solving issues to ensure customer service levels are maintained at all times. Providing outstanding service through effective perioperative supply chain materials management logistics, inventory management, and supply channel management to clinical departments.  Adheres to inventory control procedures for optimal accuracy. Maintains high level of accuracy in the perioperative inventory locations ensuring all material is placed into proper location, correct quantities, material rotation is applied, and items are pulled and delivered to fill customer orders. Ensure cycle count methods are exercised to comply with quality control guidelines. Liaises with clinical staff regarding backorder resolution and reporting.

Position Responsibilities:

• Communicates on a consistent basis with customers and associates to ensure customer and departmental needs/requirements are met.  Consistently communicates critical information which may impact service levels.

• Identifies problems and provides solutions to Supply Chain Leadership.

• Understand, operate and ensure staff utilization of Inventory Management Systems to accomplish departmental objectives.

• Verify quantity and quality of incoming product using applicable equipment (i.e. handheld or personal computer) and computer system/s.

• Maintains and optimizes assigned inventories, ensures First In-First Out (FIFO) is practiced along with adequate right sizing of inventory levels.

• Maintains the overall cleanliness, safety and security of the perioperative inventory areas.

• Consistently reviews available reports regarding expiration dates, open orders, backorders, PAR level management etc.

• Utilizes various systems to report financial data and spend in relation to their appropriate department to Manager Periop Supply Chain.

• Utilizes various systems to help create proactive inventory procurement to meet scheduled procedures.

• Assist assigned departments through action and education to achieve product standardization, optimum inventory levels and reduction of operating expenses.

• Assists clinical staff in communication and resolution of back orders including physicians when necessary.

• Leads time in conducting outdated product checks, documents findings and completes required processes related to obsolete and/or dated/expired products. Reports findings to manager and clinical staff with suggested solutions.

• Checks e-mails/voicemail, faxes and phone for supply requests and/or delivery/product issues and either resolves or forwards information to appropriate personnel for resolution. 

• Supports Manager in planning and accomplishing departmental goals and system implementations.  

• May be asked to participate in physical inventories.

• Participates in orientation and training of new employees and others as requested.

• Coordinates with IT on systematic/software issues that are problematic.

• Performs such other job related duties as may be assigned by instruction form management.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

Minimum of 2-year prior materials management experience, in a healthcare surgical and/or procedural (e.g. CCL, EP Lab, OR, etc.) setting preferred.

Basic knowledge/skills in computer use (data entry, email usage).

Required Education:

High school diploma required.

Hourly Rate: $26.22 - $40.65 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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