JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the OR Materials Manager, the Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the

organizations inventory, ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of

all procurements. Collaborates with department leadership, Materials Management, and vendor

representatives to assess inventory needs, manages manual and automated inventory systems, and

creates and develops reports pertaining to stocking levels and/or financial performance.

*Must have 3 years of directly related experience.*

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages all surgical services supply lines; in-house, offline, patient specific and consignment.

Monitor and maintain PAR levels and ensure supplies are adequate for case volume.

• Works with OR MM to review daily operations reports and devise communication plans and

solutions for issues.

• Monitors supplies for obsolescence due to expiration, technology advances and surgeon

preference changes.

• Collaborates with Perioperative and Materials Management teams for material requirements,

cost reduction recommendations, process improvements, product recall activities, and routine

and emergency supply issues.

• Supports and implements the process for managing inventory as an asset. This would involve the

use of EPIC, PYXIS, and any other inventory management tools.

• Serves as a liaison between Surgical Services and Materials Management. Works with Value

Analysis to facilitate new product requests from operating room clinicians. Participates in the

value analysis process with new product introduction and transition of current products.

• Works with OR MM and PYXIS Manager to publish reports to track and trend department key

performance indicators.

• Responsible for collaboration with Purchasing to investigate clinically acceptable solutions for

back ordered products.

• Audit tracking system for bone and tissue from receiving to department

• Assist Perioperative team with new item submissions/requests

• Reviews item master file for accuracy

• Communicates with employees, internal customers, and leadership regarding information

relevant to the overall operation of the department and the health care system.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Acts as a role model for staff and serves as a resource for problem resolution.