Works under the supervision of the Director of Materials Management. Primary job function is verifying surgical procedures to determine any discrepancies in charges. Ordering products, equipment and items needed in the hospital.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Supports the Mission and Values of Dunes Surgical Hospital by demonstrating DSH’s Core Values of Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Stewardship.Promotes a positive patient/customer experience by exemplifying the principles of the Language of Caring in all interactions with patients, families and coworkers.

2.Verifying charges on surgical procedures and communicating to OR and/or rep when discrepancies occur.

3.Coordinates the ongoing, timely provision of materials and services for hospital.

4.Works to improve internal processes and procedures and stakeholder engagement for requisitions and contract management, focusing on quality and

5.Completes special projects in preparation for accreditation and/or regulatory visits.

6.Assists with the reviewing the available quality and patient safety data to identify areas of high risk for standards deviation; working collaboratively with hospital leaders, develops action plans to correct deficiencies and ensures implementation and monitoring of those plans.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education:High School Diploma.
2. Experience:Surgical experience required. Purchasing experience preferred.
3. Special Skills: Strong interpersonal skills beneficial.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Strong computer skills preferred.
4. Mental Abilities: Must be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelines.Requires flexibility to multitask and adjust to changes in priorities.
5. Working conditions:

·Will be working in a clean, well-lighted area.

·May be required to deal with unpleasant environmental situations resulting from patient care or patient activity.

·Hazards & Risks: Direct patient contact with possible exposure to infectious agents &/or communicable diseases. Occasional exposure to radiation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1.Physical Abilities: May be asked to exert at least 25 pounds of force to assist with patients.Frequent standing, bending and stooping involved. Sitting at computer for extended periods.

2.Hazards and Risks: Possible exposure to communicable diseases, exposure to radiation, anesthetic scavenger gases and CRT.

USPI’S EDGE™ (Every Day Giving Excellence)

USPI’S EDGE™ is the key to the differentiation of USPI as a customer-focused company.The process of completing EDGE™ requirements establishes processes and measurements that are collected, assimilated, and shared throughout USPI.All employees are involved with EDGE™.The involvement can range from doing their jobs to taking on the role of gathering and/or entering data into the computer.All employees shall at some time during their employment be required to participate in the EDGE™ program.

HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996

Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Dunes Surgical Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer