Job Details

Overview

At Ochsner Health, we strive to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. Whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job plans, controls, directs, and evaluates all activities related to the operations of supply management, inventory control and receiving. Develops, implements, and monitors strategies for supply costs reduction and utilization management. Manages the supply/inventory control information system.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree.

Work Experience

Required - 5 years of supervisory experience and 3 years of purchasing/supply distribution or related.
Experience managing pre-programmed databases.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• Manages the delivery of optimal supply management services.
• Establishes and interprets regulatory, departmental and quality standards.
• Assists in the daily operations of the department.
• Develops goals consistent with departmental and organizational plans.
• Ensures proper implementation and maintenance of the materials management information systems as it pertains to supply management.
• Ensures employees are motivated to achieve functional objectives and provides assistance to enhance development.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. There may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment depending on essential job duties.

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