EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate shall not be a factor in employment for this position. Due to the nature of hospital services, it may become necessary to work extended hours.
Responsible for the overall supply chain proficiency for the facility.
POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports To:
Assistant Administrator Finance/Operations
Supervises:
All Materiel Management Staff
Minimum Education
Valid Drivers Licenses, be at least 21 years of age
Minimum Work Experience
None
Required Licenses/Certifications
Valid Drivers Licenses, be at least 21 years of age
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
None
Preferred Qualification
Bachelor Degree in Business or related field or five years of Supply Chain Management Experience, or a combination of education and experience that would meet the skills required to perform the job.
INFECTION CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE
Demonstrates leadership accountability for hand hygiene compliance by actively monitoring performance data and achieving established organizational targets. Success in this area will be measured by quarterly compliance rates, corrective action follow-through, and overall improvement in infection prevention metrics.
QUALITY BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Generally and in all job specific duties: Uses critical thinking skills to determine evidence based solutions. Systematically gathers and reviews pertinent information to prevent errors (PDCA – Plan, Do, Check, Act). Pursues individual or team learning and growth opportunities to continually build skills. Understands and abides by all safety regulations.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Generally and in all job specific duties: Maintains patient confidentiality. Rounds regularly with patients, direct reports and/or customers. Uses telephone and elevator etiquette. Acts as an employee ambassador. Committed to know hospital service lines and shows pride in our organization. Uses AIDET when dealing with internal or external customers.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Generally and in all job specific duties: Takes responsibility for solving problems. Treats company resources responsibly. Performs work functions timely and accurately. Respects our environment; keeps public areas neat and clean and returns supplies to the appropriate areas
PEOPLE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Generally and in all job specific duties: Supports the team through good attendance. Maintains a professional appearance. Creates a positive team environment; flexible and supportive setting an example of cooperation. Uses meaningful communication; provides honest feedback that is valuable and not critical and discourages negative talk and gossip. Respect co-workers.
- Reinforces HMHD's values, promotes HMHD's Compliance Plan and demonstrates proficiency in understanding of training materials and applicable laws and standards.
- Completes the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs and ensures department employees complete their required education (in a timely manner) according to HMHD policies.
- Assists the Compliance Officer and the Executive Compliance Committee in identifying "high risk" issues within his/her department.
- Complies with all HIPAA standards.
- Oversees all aspects of the supply chain operations; including purchasing, shipping & receiving, inventory control, distribution and mail room.
- Oversees all aspects of the courier service to include mail pick up and delivery, lab, and bank deposits.
- Manages supply chain operations in all specialty areas including; Surgical Services, Cath Lab, Imaging, Lab, Home Health and Medical Partners.
- Reviews monthly reports on inventory control and purchasing to continually improve operations.
- Serves as a "lean" advisor to departments.
- Assist directors with supply utilization reports and opportunities.
- Coordinates the purchase of all furniture for: waiting rooms and lobbies, patient rooms, nursing stations, and conference rooms.
- Assist directors with service and supply contracts.
- Recruits, hires, trains and develops staff to perform all supply chain functions.
- Sets goals and objectives for the Materials Management Department.
- Provides products and equipment sourcing for departments.
- Assist departments with budget pricing and estimates.
- Demonstrates responsibility through responsiveness to others and competent follow-up on matters requiring additional attention; contacts appropriate personnel, as required, to ensure continuity of supply chain processes.
- Evaluates products in both a competitive and comparative manner in cooperation with user departments, using sound judgement and good supply chain practices.
- Manages the capital equipment purchasing function, including HMHD poicies and procedures, and as applicable the Texas Local Governmnet Code; adhering to advertising and bidding requirements.
- Assist directors with development of specifications for capital RFB's and RFP's considering requirements of users.
- Serves as a supply chain consultant to department directors and managers on improvement of inventory control and supply spend.
- Performs all duties assigned by Senior Leadership.
HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have been instructed in the methods of detecting hazardous chemicals in my work area. I have been made aware of the physical and health hazards of chemicals in my work area. I have been instructed on measures to protect myself from hazardous chemicals in my work area (i.e., personal protective equipment, work practices, and engineering controls). I have been instructed on the hazard communication program (Right to Know laws). I have received training concerning the above items and understand the training. I know where the Hazardous Chemical list, this department's Hazardous Communication program, and accompanying MSDS are located in my department.
POLICY, PRACTICES, PROCEDURES
The following items have been reviewed with me. I understand these policies, practices and procedures.
- Skills Checklist/Age Specific Competency
- HIPAA Policies
- Compliance Policies (and compliance plan if department specific)
- Time and Attendance guidelines including, scheduling procedures, time of requests, clocking in and out, time adjustments, missed punches, over time approval, department meal and break guidelines, and the occurrence policy
- Staff Rights Policy
- Department dress code
- E-mail/Computer/Phone use
- Environment of Care Manual including security management, medical equipment, utility system, hazardous materials, safety management, life safety, department specific fire plans and role in any disaster or code
- Access to Policies
- Department specific quality measures
- Department specific customer service initiatives
- Other department specific policies, practices or procedures.
