Materials Specialist, Methodist Hospital
Position Summary
Manage the materials inventory and distribution processes for the department. Manage inventory par levels for supplies and medical devices maintained in the department. Orders replenishment quantities as needed. Partners with department Coordinator to provide individualized service. Use clinical knowledge in decision making, ensuring materials needs are interpreted accurately and met. Reviews department schedule and determines supply, equipment and implant needs. Confirms needs with key stakeholders. Places orders with supplier directly or through purchasing. Follows through to ensure timely receipt and availability for scheduled and add-on or emergency procedures. Rents or borrows items from vendors or other institutions to meet non-purchase needs. Receives delivered items, verifies transaction documentation, enters into software system, and distributes product to designated inventory storage location. Follows up on back orders and product substitution with Purchasing. Communicates actions taken to stakeholders. Oversees vendor consigned inventories, ordering replenishment or additional items as needed. Reconciles inventory and usage records. Ensures patient charge item usage is accounted for with appropriate transaction information forwarded to Surgical Services patient billing. Works with department Coordinators and vendors to assure that FDA requirements for implant documentation are met. Actively participates in the Value Analysis process. Assists Department Supervisor in maintaining materials databases. Conducts inventory counts on a regularly scheduled basis: daily replenishment counts, cycle audit counts and annual inventories. Provides pertinent reports and recommendations regarding inventory levels.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated computer skills (Windows and DOS based programs)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- This position requires familiarity and compliance with matters of law, regulation and internal policies affecting the employment relationship (including but not limited to FLMA, ADA, discrimination and harassment laws, HIPPA, FDA)
- Operating Room Technician (certification preferred)
- Medical and surgical terminology
- Knowledge surgical supplies and equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- High school graduate/GED strongly preferred, or equivalent supply chain experience
- Two years of experience in inventory management
Benefits
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
About Us
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Work Schedule
1.0 FTE / Days / Monday-Friday
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Benefits
Benefits
About Us
About Us