Supply Chain Technician - Specialty

Full-Time
Day Shift
Department
CSS-Supply Management
Shift Details
Day Shift, Monday-Friday; 6:30a-3:00p
Job ID
wd-JR109030
Posted

Supply Chain Technician - Specialty

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


Summary

Ensures that all medical surgical supplies and physician preference devices and equipment are available for all scheduled and Emergency procedures/ cases. Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of all items --both Inventory and Non-Inventory supplies. Special Procedures Supply Coordinator participates in daily huddles with Patient Care coordinators to respond to schedule time and clinical requirement changes impacting product for case start time. Special Procedure Supply Coordinator is proactive in responding to and providing the requited medical devices by accessing EPIC scheduling module well in advance of procedure/case date. Special Procedures Supply Coordinator collaborates with Patient Care Coordinators, Value Analysis Director, Surgery, Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology leadership to achieve a zero- defects environment related to availability of supplies, devices and equipment.

Job Duties

  • Maintains and manages multi-million dollar expenditures of supplies, devices, equipment (including implants, bone, tissue, and other physician preference requested items needed) by ordering, purchasing, unpacking, and stocking/tracking medical supplies. Frequent collaboration with department/division to determine appropriate substitutes, as needed.
  • Reviews scheduled surgical/clinical procedures in EPIC Scheduling module to determine the availability of necessary equipment/supplies. Huddles with nursing management to review surgical cases and interventional procedures to ensure physician requests are secured for case start time.
  • Acts as a liaison between supply chain, value analysis, vendor service representatives, A/P, Risk Management, Corporate Compliance and Revenue Cycle.
  • Utilizes Lawson and EPIC Information systems extensively.. Maintains accurate information for implant lot numbers within the enterprise resource planning system and uses available mobile technology to its fullest potential.
  • Monitors/maintains inventory levels daily in multiple stocking locations. Monitors, moves and removes expired products or products near expiration.
  • Monitors multi-million dollar consignment inventory, including all related files and documentation.
  • Monitors and manages product recall alerts.; ensures " chain of custody" for all tissue and mesh products as per JCAHO requirements.
  • Performs analysis of supplies and equipment utilization for the purpose of standardization and cost effectiveness. Participates in standardization and/or cost reduction initiatives.
  • Participates in annual physical inventory preparation and execution.
  • Provides necessary documentation for department leadership to modify and update Physician Preference Cards which drive the accuracy of case start time and zero defects environment,
  • Responsible for all surgical and interventional equipment repairs. Special Procedures Supply Coordinator ensures that high priority repairs are expedited via oversight services and that loaner products are available until repairs are back in service.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 2 years Supply chain, materials management, procurement, inventory control, or healthcare managing significant dollar value and complex inventories.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of PCs, other related devices, and software.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate’s Degree or
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • CMRP-Cert Materials & Resource Professional AHACC - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.


Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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About LVHN

LVHN hospitals in the Lehigh Valley are the only hospitals in the region to have received Magnet® recognition five consecutive times since 2002. This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. LVHN is home to five clinical institutes. Each serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and education. Our institutes include Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute and Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. LVHN is also home to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, which is the only children's hospital in the region. This hospital gives our community access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, Children's ExpressCARE locations and a dedicated Children's ER.

We've been consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the region and among the best in the state. We're also Great Place to Work-Certified™, which means an overwhelming majority of our colleagues have a positive experience at LVHN.

These designations tell you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Vaccination Requirements

Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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