Materials Management Coordinator (Ambulatory Surgical Center)
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At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lippincott - 303 Lippincott Drive

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Job Summary:

Coordinates clinical supply chain for clinical integration of JV ASCs, collaborating with JV operations team, vendors and ASCs leadership. Responsible for standardizations of contract compliance, materials management utilization, and reporting. Implements initiatives that deliver high quality outcomes with the best value and serves as a resource for local Materials Managers.

Position Responsibilities:

Functions as a Materials Manager resource for all ASC's within the joint venture group.

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with JV operations teams, ASC leadership and vendors.

Identify, develop, and support opportunities for clinical integration, utilization management and cost saving measures.

Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. Compiles weekly and monthly statistical data. Monitor and forecast needs based on anticipated volumes.

Initiate communication and problem solving with regard to customer concerns. Manage and resolve product supply issues.

Negotiate with suppliers concerning forecasting, availability, pricing, freight and terms and conditions of sale.

Determine quantity, timing of deliveries and most suitable distribution.

Creates and maintains a supply catalog for the Joint Venture GPO.

Creates and maintains a capital equipment catalog for the ASC's.

Establishes a preferred Vendor contact list as a resource to each center.

Obtains supply catalog information from all centers and establishes a master list.

Assists centers with orientation of new Material Managers. Travel to centers as necessary.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

3-5 years of materials management experience in a healthcare setting. Must have extensive experience of clinical operations. Knowledge of computer systems, purchasing, contracting and logistics management.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree required preferably in a clinical field .