Materials Management Clerk

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knowledge of Surgical Specialties and their prospective equipment & supply needs.
• Completes analysis of data to determine best available cost and minimal lead time.
• Product prioritization and management, keeping number of similar items to a minimum.
• Ability to research & evaluate supplier performance in support of existing contracts.
• Concurrently monitors resource utilization, supplies, and expenses. Takes action immediately as needed.
• Manage the center staff's management of supplier's relationships and agreements.
• Knowledge of Packaging, Transport, Health & Safety regulatory guidelines and compliance to ensure facility compliance. .
• Monitors and assists with the collection, documentation and reporting of product performance assessment and improvement data.
• Assist in Inventory updating and Standardization.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent, A.S degree preferred.
• Three to four years' experience in medical materials management or one to two years as OR materials management.
• Background in Surgical Setting considered.
• Strong supervisory and organizational skills required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work well independently and perform duties under pressure.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of excel.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal busy office environment with much computer and telephone work.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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