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GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Point of Use Specialist will have overall ownership and accountability for supporting the procedural case cart picking function and proper documentation of supplies used and returned for the procedures/services assigned. The focus for this position will be to conduct the case cart picking function for procedural supplies in the Operating Room inventory locations, provide support to Clinicians including RN Circulator, Scrub Tech and Physician(s) during procedures, and performing audits/reconciliation after the cases to ensure proper documentation and inventory management. Assists with inventory management and optimization activities in order to minimize stock outs, overstock situations and coordinate and control supply expenses and primarily support seamless product flow in the OR. Ensures accurate documentation occur on Epic Medical Record during the procedure. The Point of Use Specialist will be required to support the Circulators and other clinical staff to ensure all preference card listed products are available prior to the surgeries and to enhance the picking and documentation processes.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- College Degree preferred in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or other related curriculum preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years prior work experience.
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience in an Operating Room or Procedural environment preferred, either clinical or Supply Chain oriented.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written, ability to effectively execute plans, achieve results and improve overall operations.
- Must be able to follow established objectives and priorities.
- Must be able to focus on those things required to accomplish objectives and goals.
- Must be action and detailed oriented; demonstrates an energy for embracing challenges and changing priorities. Strong interpersonal skills, employee development and inventory management.
- Strong workflow management experience required.
- Effective and efficient use of time management is paramount, able to attend to a broad range of activities.
- Strong computer skills, working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and required web-based software programs.
- Basic knowledge of surgical operations and environment, as well as supplies and equipment used during surgery is desired.