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Mercy Cedar Rapids

Materials Management Specialist - Operating Room (1.0 Days)

Mercy Cedar Rapids, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Work Shift M-F 0800-1630

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Summary This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by responsibly managing the department's supply inventory, charge capture, cost containment, and accurate billing from vendors.

Job Description Job Duties

Controls department specific inventory and anticipates outdated inventory

Responds to materials management concerns related to back orders

Prepares justification for variances based on general ledger

Investigates consignment opportunities and volume discounts

Reviews/revises charge system as needed

Establishes and maintains professional and ethical relationships with vendors

Demonstrates working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS coding

Maintains KanBan supply system

Initiates and procures/maintains adequate supply volume

Controls preparation and taking of annual physical inventory

Prepares supplies and stock for return to vendors for credit

Performs other duties as assigned

Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Department Specific Duties

Maintains ordering, tracking and billing for the Surgical Tissue Bank

Assists with room turnover

Assists at the front desk, answering phones and scheduling

Professional Experience

2 years in health care setting preferred

Education

High School Diploma required

Associate Degree in Applied Science preferred

Licensure, Certification, Registration

None

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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