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USPI

Regional Materials Manager FT

USPI, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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Job Summary :

Primary responsibility for the materials management process for the healthcare facilities, which includes the evaluation, procurement, storage, and distribution of all supplies and equipment. The materials manager will perform the daily operations to support the medical and surgical inventory control for the facility to include ordering of all medical supplies, maintaining an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies, receiving and stocking of all medical supplies to their assigned area. The materials manager is responsible for identifying, implementing, and documenting cost savings and supply chain operational improvement opportunities for the facility. The materials manager is responsible for the training and development of the facility designated back‑up materials manager.

Candidate will work in an incredibly collaborative manner with the Regional Site Administrator and will possess outstanding leadership, communication (written & verbal), and organizational abilities.

Procurement and Order Processing

Responsible for the procurement and order fulfillment for the facility

Utilize MMIS for all order placement of medical and surgical supplies

New Vendor Account establishment

Utilize existing MMIS inventory numbers when available to minimize free form entry for procurement of supplies. When items do not exist in the MMIS for items to be ordered more than three times in a calendar year, submit the proper request to add to item master database. Review monthly free form report to continue to reduce free form usage with a goal of greater than 90% of purchases executed with a MMIS number.

Accurately place orders and track deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment of ordered supplies

Develop, maintain, coordinate, and communicate with facility departments to regularly schedule orders by vendor to ensure proper inventory levels and delivery schedules; avoid need to expedite and incur additional freight expense

Responsible for maintaining high level of contract compliance with USPI and GPO agreements for cost savings, rebates, and commitment level requirements

Maintain in depth knowledge of GPO purchasing program, GPO product categories, and USPI sanctioned initiatives and custom contracts.

Coordinate the standardization of supplies, equipment, and service within the facility utilizing USPI and GPO contracts when possible

Responsible for the resolution of supply, equipment, and service problems with vendors. Escalate to the DMM for your region when necessary and appropriate

Maintain a professional and ethical environment in interactions with vendors

Coordinate the reconciliation process for invoices with Accounts Payable department when price and quantities do not agree with the purchase order

Initiate New Technology requests

Review and maintain current accrual log to ensure timely receipts of supplies and equipment are processed within 24hrs of physical receipt and communicate as needed to Accounts Payable and / or Business Office regarding timely payment of associated invoices.

Inventory Management

Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support facility patient volume

Maintain appropriate par levels

Facilitates Physical Inventory Process and Valuation on a Semi‑Annual Basis

Track surgical implants and coordinate with operating room personnel to ensure implants are reconciled daily to billed charges to ensure proper revenue capture. Involved in the accurate and comprehensive implant log updating process on a daily basis in ENVI or appropriate MMIS to ensure proper implant capture and reporting.

Review implant to billed profitability report for opportunities to improve process and increase revenue capture

Maintain proper internal controls by following USPI Policies and Procedures regarding separation of duties for Requisition, Purchasing, Receiving, and Invoice Approvals

Minimize Return Orders and Inventory Adjustments

Participate in internal and MM operational audits with the goal of receiving high scores for positive operational performance

Cost Savings and Operations

Achieve Targeted Drugs and Medical Expenses Index (DMI) and Case Cost Reduction Targets. Annual amounts are provided by your DMM during the annual budget process

Maximize purchases from Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Contracts and USPI Agreements when cost effective

Order generic or therapeutic equivalent when appropriate and cost effective

Manage product conversion exemptions requests and justifications

Implement, track, and escalate savings initiatives

Review current contract tier level assignments for optimization opportunities and recommend Letters of Commitment to DMM to gain appropriate access to contract pricing and best qualifying tiers

Work with management group to prepare the materials budget and analyze variances to budget

Implement, Track, Document, and Report Savings to Administration and DMM

Escalate identified purchasing errors and risks to Administration

Process site level request for approval to trial new equipment or devices utilizing Summit Product Trial Process

Participate on recurring meetings with DMM to gain details on cost savings initiatives to implement

Read Monthly MM Newsletter and implement new contracts and savings initiatives

Participate on Monthly Operation Review calls and provide insight on cost savings opportunities and initiatives implemented

Review Implant Logs and Submit Weekly Reports to Billing department

Prepare Capital Equipment Requests as directed, solicit quotations from vendors with a priority with contracted suppliers, verify against contract pricing, submit proposals for quote review and benchmarking, and follow USPI policy and procedures for Capital Approval and Processing.

Standardize on products, equipment, and services to maximize savings and efficiencies to include but limited to the following :

Standardize on products, equipment, and services to maximize savings and efficiencies to include but limited to the following :

Distribution: Standardize to USPI contracted vendor for medical / surgical and pharmacy distribution

Reprocessing – Work with DMM to implement and maximize reprocessing

Custom Packs – Standardize to USPI contracted supplier for custom packs. Work with DMM for additional savings opportunities with packs.

Implants – Work with DMM and Administrator on HPG or custom contracts for implants

Contract Renewals – Benchmark pricing. Work with DMM.

Maintenance – Determine minimum levels of service required; identify if USPI or HPG contracts exist.

Linen – Verify Contracts Available and Compare Rates and Service

Biomed Waste Disposal – Ensure the right # of pick‑ups per week / month; Utilize custom USPI contract

Personal Development and Professionalism Responsibilities

Detect areas which require additional reinforcement through education, consultation, or practicum.

Attends USPI virtual Clinical meetings, workshops and education sessions as they pertain to Summit ASC operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Pay Range : $41 / hour

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, Surgical Scrub tech, or Sterile tech required

Two years of Ambulatory Surgical Center or Hospital setting preferred.

Previous supply chain experience

Experience using ENVI Inventory Optimization Solution preferred

Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other computer applications

Ability to sort and organize information for the purposes of analyzing purchasing information to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.

Ability to document and report cost savings and impact analysis for conversions and contract implementations

Ability to maintain neat and organized purchasing, receiving, and inventory records and implant logs

Ability to comply with OSHA regulations, JCAHO, CDC standards, or other applicable rules and regulations governing the healthcare workplace

Ability to critically think and determine appropriate course of action in dynamic and complex situations

Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, be creative, attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude

Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize work duties appropriately

Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information

Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, vendors, co‑workers, and others in a professional manner

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