Job Overview

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE:

Maintain the supply chain information system for surgical inventories on a daily basis. Manage inventory levels, Issue products, manage replenishment, input orders into SSID for Total Joints, knees, Fusions and other procedures, as necessary. Evaluate contracts, confirm pricing and work with vendors on supply management, consignment and the introduction of new products. Work as a member of the Value Analysis Committee by providing product research and financial impact review. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to provide product research. 

Details:

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.

What we offer:

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

What you will do:

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.
• Demonstrates the mission and values of MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.
• Requisitions supplies for replenishment of Surgery, Surgery Consignment, Anesthesia and other department's inventory locations, as necessary.
• Acts as information resource for Surgery staff regarding supply issues.
• Maintains supply information in Lawson Supply Chain Information System for Surgery, Surgery Consignment, and Anesthesia and other department's inventory locations, as necessary.
• Monitors daily supply chain information systems to ensure smooth operations.
• Performs monthly billing task for Surgery supplies used by outside entities, Tri-State Surgery and Finley Hospital.
• Reviews the activity level of stock items and recommends changes in status level.
• Coordinates the sharing of supply information with Surgery department to ensure supply information in the Patient Scheduling System is accurate for charge purposes.
• Maintains label system for shelving locations.
• Participates as a member of the Peri-Op Value Analysis Team.
• Coordinates annual and cyclical inventory counts.
• Researches and develops standardization, contract compliance, or utilization improvement opportunities for products and services in areas of responsibility.
• Maintains files of all group-purchasing contracts for assigned areas.
• Performs cost analysis on all pertinent contracts to determine the financial impact of implementation on the Ministry.
• Facilitates the implementation of new contracts and coordinates product conversions, promoting standardization formularies across the Ministry.
• In conjunction with the education department, coordinates product trials in the MO. Communicates with the end users to ensure the products are satisfactory and all affected end users have opportunity to receive appropriate training through education department.
• Maintains an appropriate file of catalogs and price lists; aids members of the MO in an advisory capacity regarding prices, item and vendor selection and approved TH SCM contracts for items, including Capital Purchases.
• Works closely with Systems Analysis to update departmental templates to assure appropriate items and contract conversions are managed.
• Actively participates in department meetings, committees, conferences, and in services.
• Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees, and MercyOne business.
• Assists with the Product Recall Program - Rasmas.
• Ensure equipment is present for surgical procedures through coordination with OR staff, Physicians, and Physician Offices.

What we are looking for:

• Requires an associate degree in business administration or related field or would consider two years of related purchasing experience in lieu of everyone year of formal education.
• Must have a minimum of one to two years of related purchasing experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required to communicate in a clear and concise manner with suppliers, hospital staff, physicians and hospital leadership.
• Proficient math, computer, and cost analysis skills.
• Must have a general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. HealthStream, internet, etc.)
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of MercyOne and Trinity Health.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.

MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds. MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in Fulton specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois.

• MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
• MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center
• MercyOne Elkader Medical Center
• MercyOne Clinton Medical Center

With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities. Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region.

Our Mission:

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Reverence
• Commitment to Those Who are Poor
• Safety
• Justice
• Stewardship
• Integrity

Our Vision:

• We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Our Actions:

As a Trinity Health colleague, I will:

• Listen to understand.
• Learn continuously.
• Keep it simple.
• Create solutions.
• Deliver outstanding service.
• Own and speak up for safety
• Expect, embrace and initiate change.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.
• Trust and assume good intentions.
• Hold myself and others accountable for results.
• Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
• Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our Promise:

• We Listen.
• We Partner.
• We Make it Easy.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.