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Assistant Director Supply Chain

HCA Healthcare, Austin, TX, United States


This position is incentive eligible.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Assistant Director Supply Chain today with St. David's South Austin Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications The Assistant Director of Supply Chain Operations is responsible for the daily operations of all functions assigned by the Supply Chain Director within the facility. The Assistant Director will be assigned all supply chain responsibilities for selected campuses within the facility. The Assistant Director of Supply Chain Operations assists in integrating the department’s services with the hospital’s primary functions, develops/implements policies and procedures that guide or support service, assesses and improves department performance, and ensures orientation and continuing education of departmental staff as assigned. This person may recommend resources/space needed by the department and may participate in the selection of outside services with the Director of Supply Chain Operations. They serve as a key promoter of the Service Center, which strives to meet and exceed the needs of its customers.

Major Responsibilities

Lead and manage all facility Supply Chain activities

Manage the profit and loss of the facility Supply Chain operations

Execute the infrastructure project plan for the facility. This includes the implementation of the standardization programs for all supply chain functions, SMART cleanup, master file standardization, online requisitioning, and EDI

Facilitate the implementation of market-based purchasing projects at the facility

Execute the implementation and operational plan for all of the point of use systems

Coordinate, manage, and evaluate facility Supply Chain personnel

Create a supportive environment for supply chain staff development and the delivery of supply chain solutions

Raise and resolve facility-based supply chain issues and improvement opportunities

Coordinate and drive efforts to enable supply improvement initiatives (SII) to succeed within the facility

Facilitate the standardization of products and optimize supply utilization through effective collaboration with Physicians and clinicians

Manage the facility implementation plan, identify and mitigate risks (leverage lessons learned, utilize proactive communication techniques), and monitor resource allocations to ensure successful execution of plan

Execute the Supply Chain Performance Measurement plan at the facility and report these results to the Director of Supply Chain Operations in an accurate and timely manner

Execute a continuous improvement program for supply chain functions

Ensure useful knowledge is captured and promote sharing of information

Recommends sufficient number of qualified/competent staff

Determines staff qualifications and competence. Develops and maintains accurate initial and annual competency checklists, and initiates completion of initial and annual competency attestation forms

Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care of the services delivered

Attends in-service presentations, and complete mandatory education weekly including, but not limited to, infection control, patient safety, quality improvements, MSDS and OSHA Standards

Demonstrates knowledge of occurrence reporting system and utilizes system to report potential patient safety issues

Is authorized to transport and deliver legend drugs, non-prescription drugs, contrast media and drug containing devices relative to core competencies of the position

Performs other duties as assigned.

Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required

Three years leadership experience preferred and/or AD program graduate- Preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

Wellbeing support,

including free counseling and referral services

Time away from work

programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

Education support

through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Additional benefits

for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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