Under the direction of the Perioperative Services Business Manager, the incumbent is responsible for procurement for supplies, implants, non-capital equipment and instruments used in the operating rooms within Perioperative Services. This cost center supports surgical cases and procedures in multiple surgical services. As a Materials Specialist, the incumbent has authority to place requisitions for the division, inclusive of clinical and business departments. The incumbent integrates knowledge of often technologically complex medical supplies, implants, non-capital equipment, and vendor contracting, to ensure a reliable ow of medical supplies available when needed, following University policies and procedures on procurement, inventory and financial controls. The incumbent resolves pricing and contract issues with Purchasing, and invoicing issues with Accounts Payable. The incumbent assists in maintaining inventory tracking systems and supply waste reporting to ensure accurate inventories and supply waste reduction. The incumbent recommends supply cost reduction opportunities and operational eciencies, assisting in implementing improvement initiatives. The incumbent works with independence and minimal supervision to achieve these goals.
Apply By January 30, 2025
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience working with high-value hospital/clinical capital equipment procurement programs, including justification, return on investment, and value analysis
Experience with supply chain management to encompass supply chain logistics, procurement, inventory management, and contract management.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Science, or other health-related field
Experience in materials management in the Operating Room or other Hospital clinical department setting. Ability and experience in supporting process improvement projects.
Two years of experience in materials management in the Operating Room or other Hospital procedural settin
Key Responsibilities
50% - Material Management
40% - Analysis and Process Improvement
5% - Leadership
5% - Personal/Professional Growth
Department Overview
Perioperative Services has an annual supply expense budget of over $52 million to support over 30,000 surgical cases in numerous surgical services. The Capital Program and Equipment Coordinator is a member of the Perioperative Business Services Team providing advanced, analytical support and procurement of capital, and non-capital equipment, supplies, implants, and instruments used in the operating rooms within Perioperative Services. This position reports to the Perioperative Services Business Manager and will work in tandem with under the guidance of the Capital Program and Equipment Lead. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the review of new and replacement equipment requests and considerations for the Perioperative Committees. Following University policies and procedures on procurement, inventory, and financial controls, the incumbent has the authority to place requisitions for the division. Works with internal and external clients, surgeons, OR leadership, and vendors. The incumbent integrates knowledge of technologically complex medical and surgical supplies, capital equipment, implants, and vendor contracts to ensure a reliable flow of medical supplies is available when needed. The incumbent assists with pricing and contract issues and invoicing issues with Accounts Payable. The incumbent assists in maintaining inventory tracking systems and supply waste reporting to ensure accurate inventories and supply waste reduction. Identifies and recommends supply cost reduction opportunities and operational efficiencies, assisting in implementing improvement initiatives.
Position Information
Salary or Pay Range: $2,593 - $4,616
Salary Frequency: Biweekly
Salary Grade: 21
UC Job Title: MATERIALS MGT HC SPEC 3
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 100%
Shift Hours: 8 hours
Location: 48X (4868XST)
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
This is not an H1-B sponsorship opportunity
Benefits
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High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Special Requirements
This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
This offer is contingent upon your successful completion of an Employment Misconduct Disclosure review where you will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that you committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct.
This is a positions with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials
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