Implant Coordinator

Department Description:

The PERIOP Implant Coordinator at Mount Zion OR will be part of the team of implant coordinators at Moffitt-Long OR, Bayfront OR, Mission Bay OR, Stanyan OR, Hyde OR, BCHO OR, BCHWCOR. They are responsible for coordinating, ordering, and tracking all owned and consigned implants (non-tissue and tissue) required for surgery.

Job Summary:

Establishes and maintains acceptable inventory levels of owned and consigned implants and arranges for loaner implants and instruments when indicated by patient care requirements according to standard departmental inventory management practices to meet the needs of the surgical patient. Follows departmental business practices by securing inventory, replenishing owned and consignment inventory through Oracle inventory manager, matching implant usage with patient charge forms and inventory issues to confirm that patient billing has occurred. Responsible for "on call" coverage with other Implant Coordinators. Works with the clinical service coordinators and reviews the Surgical Schedule in advance to anticipate the need for implants and loaned instruments. Receives and identifies loaned instruments and implants, and accounts for their usage, charging, documentation and ensures vendor payment according to the departmental "bill only" practice. Follows UCSF policy for the introduction of new products and utilizes Rapid Cycle approval when necessary. This position works collaboratively with the Patient Care Mangers, Clinical Service Coordinators, and makes operates under the direction of the Implant Patient Care Manager.

All patient care team members are responsible to meet patient needs, demonstrate willingness to learn new skills, and foster a harmonious work environment in which high quality patient care and customer service is consistently provided. Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, physicians, other disciplines and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.

Works on complex procurement assignments where analysis of situations or data requires a review of operating room schedules and surgeon requests. Has authority to make purchase requisitions within broadly defined dollar limit. Exercises judgment to determine most effective methodology to acquire requested implants, including tissue. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, with general direction provided on implant requisition assignments that are more complex or unique in nature. Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of Joint Commission requirements in tissue procurement and documentation, and organizational policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, writing and verbally.
• Strong level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Knowledge of organization's departments and operations required in order to meet their procurement needs.
• 3 + years experience in materials management, OR, purchasing, or accounting.
• Knowledge and practice of basic aseptic technique when carrying out assignments.
• Demonstrated ability for utilization of conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge and practice of basic aseptic technique when carrying out assignments.
• Requires strong communication skills and proven history of positive interpersonal relations.
• Business organization and management, tolerance for ambiguity, written and verbal skills, computer aptitude and inventory management skills are essential.
• Demonstrated mastery prioritization, time management and organization skills required. Ability to move heavy equipment and boxes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle inventory management experience
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, writing and verbally.
• Strong level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Knowledge of organization's departments and operations required in order to meet their procurement needs.
• 3 + years experience in materials management, OR, purchasing, or accounting.
• Knowledge and practice of basic aseptic technique when carrying out assignments.
• Demonstrated ability for utilization of conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge and practice of basic aseptic technique when carrying out assignments.
• Requires strong communication skills and proven history of positive interpersonal relations.
• Business organization and management, tolerance for ambiguity, written and verbal skills, computer aptitude and inventory management skills are essential.
• Demonstrated mastery prioritization, time management and organization skills required. Ability to move heavy equipment and boxes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle inventory management experience
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.