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University of Washington MATERIALS MANAGER - SURGICAL SERVICES (100% FTE, DAY SHIFTS) in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 239062
Department: HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER OPERATING ROOMS
Posting Date: 09/25/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $5,859 - $8,789 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)
The HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER OPERATING ROOMS have an outstanding opportunity for a MATERIALS MANAGER - SURGICAL SERVICES. WORK SCHEDULE • 40 hours per week • Day Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS • Lead HMC Surgical Services in the documentation, development, implementation, and management of systems to manage perioperative materials, support strategic sourcing and value analysis, oversee procurement operations, capital budget, budget maintenance and manage vendors in alignment with enterprise standards • Serve as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear and efficient communication based on subject matter expertise for surgical services
Strong candidates will have experience with medical/surgical supply storage areas, occasionally operating rooms, within a hospital environment.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide leadership and direction for daily business operation activities in conjunction with the Director of Surgical Business Operations, supervisor, and leads • Responsible for oversight and maintenance of all surgical services supply inventory • Oversee, develop, standardize, and improve processes to manage perioperative material acquisition and equipment needs of Surgical Services • Responsible for oversite of daily ordering, inventory, and filling of all implant sets • Oversee inventory to maximize efficiency in the implant room and central core including stock and non-stock supplies and consignment inventory. • Support the maintenance of inventory control system (ensure accuracy of product line, proper level of stock, rotation of product, cleanliness of product/carts, accuracy of inventory charging and timeliness of product returns post procedure). • Provide analytical support (financial and utilization), volume forecasting and compliance monitoring for supply and equipment utilization. • Support the effort in meeting fiscal budgets and financial consignment targets, and to identify cost savings opportunities for materials. • Review contracts, submit revisions to Supply Chain Management based on review of volumes, financial impacts, and relevance to core business/mission. • Regularly review workflows and supply utilization to optimize productivity and cost-effective use of resources.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, materials management, economics, or other related field, OR four (4) years of experience in a related field. • Minimum of 2-3 years in combination of purchasing, contracting, materials management or other related areas, including experience with materials management systems and control of budgets. • Minimum one (1) year of experience in a peri-operative environment (Ambulatory Surgery Unit and/or Operation Room, and/or Sterile Processing required, combination may equal one (1) year. • Proficient in a variety of software applications with the ability to develop and analyze spreadsheets and write business communications. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. • Excellent communication skills both oral and written. • Competence in essential computer applications i.e., Microsoft Office Suite.
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.