Materials Management Coordinator

Operating Room Inventory Management

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job plans, organizes, manages and controls activities related to operating room inventory management. Manages the tracking of inventory under the OR service unit leadership from acquisition to use or disposal. Develops, implements, and monitors strategies for supply cost reduction and utilization management. Develops, implements and manages the Lawson inventory system for the OR. Manages the supply inventory within the Surgical Information System and maintains accurate and up to date inventory and billing procedures in SSI. Fosters and maintains an effective relationship between the surgical team and materials management division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience Required - 5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role in healthcare materials management; OR 3 years experience in a supervisory or management role in healthcare materials management with a bachelor's degree.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of operating room supplies/medical products and computerized inventory systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a pre-programmed database.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and manage major projects with limited supervision.
• Ability to work variable hours.

Job Duties

• Develops and maintains an effective supply management system.
• Provides effective management of processes for OR supply, inventory control and receiving.
• Ensures proper implementation and maintenance of the Lawson Supply Management System as it pertains to the OR.
• Ensures proper maintenance of the supply database and preference cards within SIS.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.