MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Supply Chain Spec

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center • $59K — $101K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred, with college degree preferred
  • 3-4 years of management or supervisory experience, preferably in a healthcare environment
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and customer service abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
  • Demonstrated project management and multi-tasking capability
  • Detail-oriented with self-motivation

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate communication between department leaders and teams to strategize supply chain management
  • Develop and manage departmental supply budgets, focusing on reducing special orders
  • Report supply-related issues to clinical teams regarding product availability and changes
  • Conduct performance evaluations and set goals for direct reports
  • Implement loaner and consignment product processes
  • Manage inventory counting, reordering, and stocking within established cut-off times
  • Participate in quality improvement teams and represent the department in community outreach efforts

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities through continuing education and skills competency
  • Support for departmental goals contributing to MedStar's success
  • Engagement in multidisciplinary teams for quality improvement
  • Opportunity to serve in leadership roles during director absence
  • Access to vendor relations for product management and compliance support
Full Job Description
About the Job

General Summary of Position
Handles all of the daily operational aspects of supply chain management in assigned Procedure based departments (example: OR Cath Lab IR etc). Accountable for monitoring and trending supply usage to budget and reporting to senior department management. Serves as main contact for all supply and service vendors for assigned areas. Responsible for ensuring department is compliant to committed MedStar Health System service and supply contracts.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists in communication appropriately throughout the facility with procedure department leadership physicians and specialty team leaders to establish supply chain strategies to optimize work flow discuss product availability cost controls and develop strategic plans for standardization and savings opportunities.
  • Assists in the development of the department supply budget and manages resources according to approved budget. Focusing efforts on the reduction of special orders and non-contract purchases.
  • Communicates all supply related issues to include back orders discontinued items recall information item file changes and substitutes to the appropriate clinical team member.
  • Conducts mid-year and annual performance evaluations including the establishment and monitoring of individual and team goals for all direct reports when applicable.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Establishes and implements processes/procedures for loaner items and consignment products.
  • Oversees and executes processes involved in inventory counting reordering and stocking goods in an efficient and timely manner while adhering to established order cut-off times so that all necessary products are available when needed.
  • Oversees execution of all scheduled cycle counts and oversee performance to maintain accurate inventory levels and proper replenishment patterns.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Processes all implant requests through Purchasing daily maintain appropriate documentation and reconciles monthly implant log to purchase order history if applicable.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the MedStar organization.
  • Responsible for adequately maintaining inventory levels sufficient to meet customer needs within efficient and practical financial guidelines and through routine reviews of min/max and Par level review.
  • Serves as the primary contact for all manufacturer/vendor representative relations to include oversight of consignment inventories new product submissions demos back order resolution acceptable substitutes returns price changes and contract compliance.
  • Serves as the supply chain liaison for resolving patient billing errors in assigned departments.
  • Serves in the absence of the Perioperative Supply Chain Director when applicable.
    • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • High School Diploma or GED preferred or
    • equivalent preferred and
    • college degree. preferred
    Experience
    • 3-4 years Previous management and/or supervisory experience required and
    • Healthcare environment preferred
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Demonstrated work history of critical thinking problem solving effective communication and customer service skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Windows based computer applications such as MS Office.
    • Proven history of project management multi-tasking self-motivation and attention to detail.

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $59,820.00 - USD $101,836.00 /Yr.

    About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

    MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
    Learn more about MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
    Size
    1,200 employees
    Industry
    Healthcare
    * Ladders Estimates

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