Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Lubbock, Texas West Texas Surgical Institute Category Material Management Job ID 300096862 Status Full-Time/Regular

JOB SUMMARY: The Materials Manager is responsible for the process, which includes inventory control: ordering all medical supplies, maintaining an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies, receiving and stocking of all medical supplies to their assigned area. Provides support to the surgical team and provides patient care within the prevailing state standards of practice and according to the policies of the facility. Communicates appropriate information to other team members.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Orders and maintains all medical inventory.
• Performs Quarterly Inventory accounting.
• When supplies arrive at the facility, checks in all supplies per invoice and purchase order, delivers all supplies to appropriate location, accounts for all back orders, and prepares required paperwork for Administrator.
• Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
• Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals and objectives for peri-operative nursing care according to accepted standards.
• Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge in aseptic technique, proper scrub technique, cleaning and preparation of equipment and operating room.
• Uses good body mechanics and aseptic technique.
• Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens and body fluids.
• Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
• Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
• Informs Administrator and/or Manager of applicable day-to-day situations.
• Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.

What We Offer As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Skills:

QUALIFICATIONS • High school graduate or equivalent required • Previous medical or hospital materials management experience preferred. Scrub techs welcome. • Strong Customer Service Background • Strong math and counting skills required • Type minimum of 40 wpm preferred • Computer experience required (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel preferred) • Able to deal tactfully with public and other staff members • Must possess the ability to prioritize responsibilities and handle multiple projects simultaneously • Ability to deal with repetitive task • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted • Ability to stand, bend, twist, squat and lift heavy items above your head and shoulders • Ability to work in a clean and sterile environment