MedStar Health · 7 hours ago
Supply Chain Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMedStar Health is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage the operational aspects of supply chain management in assigned departments. The role involves monitoring supply usage, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with service and supply contracts.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Assists in communication appropriately throughout the facility with procedure department leadership physicians and specialty team leaders to establish supply chain strategies to optimize work flow discuss product availability cost controls and develop strategic plans for standardization and savings opportunities
Assists in the development of the department supply budget and manages resources according to approved budget. Focusing efforts on the reduction of special orders and non-contract purchases
Communicates all supply related issues to include back orders discontinued items recall information item file changes and substitutes to the appropriate clinical team member
Conducts mid-year and annual performance evaluations including the establishment and monitoring of individual and team goals for all direct reports when applicable
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations
Establishes and implements processes/procedures for loaner items and consignment products
Oversees and executes processes involved in inventory counting reordering and stocking goods in an efficient and timely manner while adhering to established order cut-off times so that all necessary products are available when needed
Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate
Processes all implant requests through Purchasing daily maintain appropriate documentation and reconciles monthly implant log to purchase order history if applicable
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the MedStar organization
Responsible for adequately maintaining inventory levels sufficient to meet customer needs within efficient and practical financial guidelines and through routine reviews of min/max and Par level review
Serves as the primary contact for all manufacturer/vendor representative relations to include oversight of consignment inventories new product submissions demos back order resolution acceptable substitutes returns price changes and contract compliance
Serves as the supply chain liaison for resolving patient billing errors in assigned departments
Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED, required
Demonstrated work history of critical thinking problem solving effective communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Windows based computer applications such as MS Office
Proven history of project management multi-tasking self-motivation and attention to detail
Preferred
College degree, preferred
Three plus years previous management and/or supervisory experience and experience in a healthcare environment, preferred
Company
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (18)
2024 (13)
2023 (14)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29MKey Investors
American Medical AssociationAgency for Healthcare Research and QualityA. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation
2023-06-21Grant
2022-09-27Grant· $2M
2020-07-03Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
David Mayer
Executive Director MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety Quality and Safety CEO Patient Safety Mo
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