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Supv-Fac Supply Chain Ops

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Apr 12, 2025

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Job Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of staff. Responsible for activities relating to the storage, movement, and data entry of material, equipment, merchandise and supplies in and out of warehouse facilities in accordance with established priorities and schedules. The supervisor provides a leadership role for continuous quality improvement and patient safety. Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to direct the work of others and to communicate effectively. Ensures high quality and delivery of Peri-operative products and supplies. Must have clinical background and understanding of the complexities of supply asset management systems and support.

Accountabilities

  • Supervises employees directly including scheduling, selection, training, assures proper staff coverage; performs employee appraisals and task allocation - 15%
  • Interaction with Physicians/Clinical Staff regarding product usage and/or Material needs/ Plans ; this includes recommendations to clinical departments of procedures and practices for the assessment, selection, and purchasing of supplies - 15%
  • Coordinates material services with operating room and other clinical unit functions in order to provide prompt, accurate, and efficient services - 10%
  • Understands and coordinates inventory system through Optiflex on the units and Opti SS on the nursing units; manages any system/technical issues - 10%
  • Responsible for following established departmental polices and procedures, safety, environmental, infection control standards, and compliance with regulatory agency standards. - 10%
  • Manages all rental equipment (ordering, receiving, and charging) - 10%
  • Collaborates with Risk Management, Infection Control, clinical department, engineering, and materials departments to implement immediate corrective actions for life-threatening patient related problems with products and backorders; ascertains, appraises or determines the level of effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction with existing supplies - 10%
  • Communicates to clinical departments./clinical staff pertinent information regarding changes in supplies, or programs; - 10%
  • Rotate monthly through each OR for review of clinical/materials processes - 5%
  • Takes personal accountability for maintaining competency through education and professional activities; maintains professional licensure and completes required education in a timely manner; Reflects on identified areas of strength that offer opportunity for improvement - 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

Job has direct and/or indirect supervision of employees that may include final budget authority, hire/termination authority, performance appraisal responsibility, and disciplinary authority. Job will be considered a member of management staff at GHS and will have direct reports.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Three (3) years - Progressively responsible Material Supply experience (one of the three years must be healthcare materials experience).

Required Certifications, Registries, Licenses

NA

Optional

In lieu of the experience and/or educational requirements indicated above a combination of education, training, and/or experience will be considered an equivalent substitution: NA

Other Required Skills and Experience

Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

Proficient computer skills (word processing)

Proficient computer skills (spreadsheets)

Proficient computer skills (database)

Other: Patient equipment (defibrillator, vitals, su)

Other Qualifications or Experience

Knowledge of Instrument and Equipment Tracking - Preferred

Supervisory Experience - Preferred

Surgical Tech and/or clinical background - Preferred

Operation Room experience - Required

Materials/Business job-related courses - Required

Additional In Lieu of Statement

Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification(s).

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107350 Materials Services

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