GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Point of Use Specialist will have overall ownership and accountability for supporting the procedural case cart picking function and proper documentation of supplies used and returned for the procedures/services assigned. The focus for this position will be to conduct the case cart picking function for procedural supplies in the Operating Room inventory locations, provide support to Clinicians including RN Circulator, Scrub Tech and Physician(s) during procedures, and performing audits/reconciliation after the cases to ensure proper documentation and inventory management. Assists with inventory management and optimization activities in order to minimize stock outs, overstock situations and coordinate and control supply expenses and primarily support seamless product flow in the OR. Ensures accurate documentation occur on Epic Medical Record during the procedure. The Point of Use Specialist will be required to support the Circulators and other clinical staff to ensure all preference card listed products are available prior to the surgeries and to enhance the picking and documentation processes.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
College Degree preferred in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or other related curriculum preferred, or equivalent work experience.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years prior work experience.
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in an Operating Room or Procedural environment preferred, either clinical or Supply Chain oriented.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written, ability to effectively execute plans, achieve results and improve overall operations.
Must be able to follow established objectives and priorities.
Must be able to focus on those things required to accomplish objectives and goals.
Must be action and detailed oriented; demonstrates an energy for embracing challenges and changing priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills, employee development and inventory management.
Strong workflow management experience required. Effective and efficient use of time management is paramount, able to attend to a broad range of activities.
Strong computer skills, working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and required web-based software programs.
Basic knowledge of surgical operations and environment, as well as supplies and equipment used during surgery is desired.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
