Materials Mgmt Specialist III - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital at Carilion Clinic – Roanoke, Virginia

Position Title:Materials Mgmt Specialist III - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Position Type: Full time
Req ID: R153632

Description: Employment Status:Full timeShift:Day (United States of America)Facility:1906 Belleview Ave SE - RoanokeRequisition Number:R153632 Materials Mgmt Specialist III - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (Open)How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:The materials management specialist III leads coordinating, administering, implementing the development of the supply support system that operates efficiently and meets the needs of the patient and the site/organization. The specialist III is a buyer for non-contract items and services. Also, the specialist works with acquisitions, procedure development, and inventory control systems reporting.

• Coordinates pricing & selection of non-contract items and services with vendors as directed.

• Updates and maintains new vendor access policies.

• Recommends acceptable clinical substitutions where necessary and communicates with stakeholders to prevent zero fills when there are backorders.

• Assures that purchases are in compliance with Carilion policies and procedures, vendor contractual agreements, purchase authorization guidelines and coding and nomenclature requirements.

• Exercises various cost controls over stock item inventories, consigned and non-consigned.

• Utilizes system for product evaluations, timely phase-out of discontinued product, establishment of effective min/max levels and critical order points, resolution of zero picks, utilization of electronic receiving protocols and daily monitoring of critical supply levels to prevent the onset of critical shortages.

• Maintains and audits inventory control system for errors. Designs, reviews and maintains reports for problem resolutions.

• Assists with Physician Preference Items (PPI). Purchases and manages inventory and audits.

• Consults with departments to ensure proper coding of revenue items and makes recommendations to leadership. Makes revenue recommendations relative to the Charge Master as directed.

• Coordinates and returns all nonstock and stock supplies and equipment to manufacturers or distributors for credit and/or repair. Tracks and updates on returns.

• Communicates with other health care facilities, sales and other stakeholders outside Carilion, about supplies/equipment, new products, and product line standardization.

• Develops procedures and recommends policy changes relating to the addition of new product lines to the automatic replenishment process. Responsible for training and execution related to these product lines and other lines assigned. May function as a project team lead for new projects, responsible for documentation of milestones and total project execution.

• Assists department with daily priorities.

• Mentors and leads staff to help drive performance in their areas, supporting overall team and department performance.

What We Require:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience can be accepted in lieu of education.

Experience: 5 years of healthcare materials management or inventory experience

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: none

Other Minimum Qualifications: Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e.g. Excel spreadsheets including formulas, sorting large amounts of data, and printing.. Familiarity with automated procurement and inventory control systems. Ability to act independently with minimum supervision. Ability to work with others in a team setting. Ability to meet deadlines within short time frames. Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time. Ability to perform in a continually changing environment.

Recruiter:

KATHRYN LUSHER

Recruiter Email:

kjlusher@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

About Us:

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Here, you’ll find a special place to create your career—one where talents are embraced, discoveries are made, and care makes a real difference.

The success of Carilion Clinic relies on talented, passionate individuals like you, each offering their unique skills, ideas, and perspectives. Make your tomorrow with us.

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An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia.

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