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Type of Position:Other Health Care - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:Regular
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Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Summary of Job Duties:Under the general supervision of the Supply Chain Manager or Director, the Supply Coordinator assists in the development, implementation and communication of sustained quality and resource-optimized measures, during the intraoperative phase, and advises the management team in the Surgical and Supply Chain departments on operational improvement, cost containment, preference card development and supply utilization. This position requires a sound knowledge of supply chain movement and intraoperative clinical experience as well as strong communication skills and leadership abilities. Success will be measured by performance in five critical categories of activity: Preference card/loaded supply list maintenance, waste reduction, resource savings/optimization opportunities, surgeon on-boarding, and supply conversion facilitation.
Qualifications:
Minimum
- Bachelor's degree or HS diploma plus 4 years of experience within hospital/healthcare environment with 2 years within inventory management
- Knowledge of special service area for understanding usage and critical nature
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
• Rounds daily in the OR and Nursing Areas to communicate with surgeons/staff and obtain all updates to preference cards/supply needs.
• Works collaboratively with Clinical Coordinators to maintain and update all preference cards/supply needs.
• Works directly with surgery and Supply Chain to identify over- or under-used items after cases, for opportunities to decrease waste due to no use or expiring product.
• Identifies cost effective materials/supplies, and, works with Supply Chain, OR Director and coordinators, to develop and implement plans to change where applicable.
• Facilitates supplier/vendor changes that result in new or substitute products. Works with Supply Chain, vendors, surgeons and OR staff to coordinate new product trials and conversion efforts in a logical manner.
• Maintains a progress record pertaining to core activities for reporting and facilitating system-wide improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:Lifting, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or high school diploma plus 4 years of hospital/healthcare experience, including 2 years in inventory management
- Knowledge of special service area to understand usage and critical nature of supplies
- Strong communication skills and leadership abilities
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on first day of employment
- Pre-employment screening: criminal background check, substance abuse testing, and education verification
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The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of multiple campuses, divisions, and administrative units dedicated to serving Arkansas residents through education, research, and service.
