The incumbent in this position is responsible for handling inventory and maintaining desired par levels of non-stock items. Responsibilities also include maintenance of the surgeon preference cards, vendor charge sheets, and serving as back up for the distribution of non-stock items from the warehouse to their appropriate locations. Works under the direction of the Sterile Processing Clinical Coordinator and OR Supply Chain Specialist to improve processes. Provides back-up to the Surgery Scheduling/Data Assistants by inputting data into computer for scheduling, charge entry, in-service time, statistical data, etc.

Essential Job Functions

•Supports and models behaviors consistent with the

mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.

•Stocks and stores supplies to predetermined par levels

in OR supply room, center core and sterile processing. Rearranges and rotates

stock for orderly and timely usage of dated materials. Removes and reports

outdated items from stock. Communicates with nurses, sterile processing

department & operating room technicians to ensure their supplies are at

sufficient and appropriate levels.

•Performs cycle counts. Investigates discrepancies

discovered.

•Assists with annual physical inventory.

•Serves as back up for the distribution of non-stock

items from the warehouse to the appropriate location.

•Receives STAT calls for supplies. Responsible to

investigate and report problem scenarios and to make recommendations for

corrective action.

•Updates and maintains surgeon preference cards.

Communicates with charge nurses for each service to ensure accuracy.

•Updates and maintains vendor charge sheets.

•Utilizes computer information systems for looking up on

hand quantities, catalog numbers, and incoming orders to provide information

for surgical services and sterile processing and for performing charge entry

and surgery scheduling functions. Understands the implication of the data and

how the data is utilized. Participates in maintaining the integrity of the

information system. Develops and maintains records in an organized manner.

•Works closely with the OR Supply Chain Specialist to ensure

product availability for scheduled surgeries.

•Maintain product knowledge of surgery non-stock and

stock reporting items in order to coordinate purchases with OR, purchasing,

Lead Materials Tech and/or Supervisor as appropriate.

•Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and

development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.

•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental

and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant

to job performance.

•Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the

needs of the department/organization. Provides back up to the Surgery Scheduling/Data

Assistant for charge entry and/or scheduling functions as needed.