Department:Job Description Summary:Position Responsibilities- Facilitates process improvements between Supply Chain Services and Clinical Services. Coordinates and monitors consultative team efforts, related to outcomes, product conversions, backorders/substitutes, contracts, education and distribution process.
- Supports Supply Chain needs of physicians, nurses, and support staff improving financial outcomes, refining business processes and enhancing quality as it relates to supply and service procurement.
- Maintains close working relationships with Supply Chain Managers and Distribution to determine appropriate pricing contract terms, current supply levels and stock/non-stock distribution options.
- Manages communications and supply management strategies with direction from the Executive Clinical Resourse Director.
- Provides support to clinical staff in performing tasks to develop and implement quality improvement regarding supplies, charges and labor practices.
- Works with clinical staff and Supply Chain Services areas to develop processes to better support organizational logistics, goals and objectives.
- Coordinates with vendors to evaluate and develop product conversions and follows through to prevent delays in established hospital practices and schedules.
- Coordinates product trials, conversions and provides product information and support to clinical services, Medical Staff and Supply Chain Services staff.
- Acts as a point of contact for vendors and clinical staff in need of product and contractual information. Communicates with clinical leaders and ancillary departments about opportunities for cost reduction.
- Interacts with department managers and vendors in a professional manner. Works as a team member, makes sound decisions, works well under pressure and meets multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Demonstrates commitment to quality service and responsibility for addressing customer-service issues. Respects the dignity and confidentiality of patients and Medical Center information.
- Assists with a variety of quality assurance initiatives such as statistical reports, procedure manuals, case tracking reports and audits for Medical Center reimbursements as required.
- Recommends and help formulate improvements for Supply Chain Services. Assists with implementation with direction from Executive Clinical Resourse Director Supply Chain Services.
- Participates in Supply Chain system-wide quality improvement activities by assisting surgical services with preference list updates and corrections, to ensure contractual utilization and maximize saving.
- Performs cost benefits and validation of cost savings initiatives.
- Assists with information gathering to prepare Request for Proposals.
- Evaluates work assignments, set priorities and responds quickly and effectively to constantly changing priorities. Responds immediately in a positive manner when called upon for additional or special assignments.
- Conducts all Mount Sinai Medical Center business with vendors and department heads in a highly professional and ethical manner.
- Adheres to the Operation Excellence Standards of Performance and upholds the standards of performance of the Medical Center.
- Performs job related duties as required.
Qualifications- License/Registration/Certification
- Current Registered Nurse Licensure
- Education
- Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.
- Experience
- Minimum of five years of clinical experience required.
Benefits:We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:Certification: 
