Point of Use Specialist - Fulltime - Days (6a- 3p) - West Bloomfield
Henry Ford Health System, West Bloomfield, MI, United States
Point of Use Specialist - Fulltime - Days (6a- 3p) - West Bloomfield
The Point of Use Specialist will have overall ownership and accountability for supporting the procedural case cart picking function and proper documentation of supplies used and returned for the procedures/services assigned. The focus for this position will be to conduct the case cart picking function for procedural supplies in the Operating Room inventory locations, provide support to clinicians including RN Circulator, Scrub Tech and Physician(s) during procedures, and performing audits/reconciliation after the cases to ensure proper documentation and inventory management.
Responsibilities
Complete the case cart picking for items that live within Operating Room Inventory Locations, including sterile process trays that are stored within Operating Room Inventory Locations.
Utilize PeopleSoft Point of Use technology to scan all supply items onto patient encounter to be used during surgical procedure and return unused items to inventory, including necessary documentation such as quantity opened and quantity hold.
Provide direct, hands‑on support to clinical team (RN Circulator, Scrub Tech and Physician(s)) during procedures in the Operating Room, including obtaining additional supplies that were not originally delivered from the pick tickets and scanning/recording the additions to the case.
Rapidly look up PeopleSoft item numbers at the request of the clinician to support proper documentation.
Serve as the primary communicator between Supply Chain Management and Surgical Services to inform surgical teams of daily new inventory products and product locations, product stock outs, and product substitution.
Enforce HFHS Vendor protocols within the sterile core of the Operating Room.
Perform product put‑away activities for unused items returned from surgical procedure.
Manage the daily reports within POU system (Overdue Orders, Backorder, Low Stock, Out of Stock, Nearing Expiration, Bill Only) and all other reports that fall under this role.
Support hospital site and systemwide Preference Card maintenance process; communicate bin location changes to be reflected and updated on Epic pick tickets.
Ensure PeopleSoft Point of Use patient encounter information reflects all supply utilization during the respective surgical procedure to the best of your knowledge.
Manage the daily expiration inspection of all products entering Operating Room.
Manage the receipt and replenishment of supplies and the timely return of unused supplies to their appropriate areas.
Work with the Supply Chain and Clinical leadership to create and implement best practices within the department.
Interact and maintain positive employee relations with physicians, clinical nurses and technicians on a daily basis.
Qualifications
College degree preferred in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or other related curriculum, or equivalent work experience.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years prior work experience; three to five (3‑5) years of experience in an Operating Room or Procedural environment preferred, either clinical or Supply Chain oriented.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written, ability to effectively execute plans, achieve results and improve overall operations.
Ability to follow established objectives and priorities.
Ability to focus on those things required to accomplish objectives and goals.
Additional Information
Organization: Corporate Services
Department: SCM Point of Use NorthMkt HFWB
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affidative Action Employer
Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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The Point of Use Specialist will have overall ownership and accountability for supporting the procedural case cart picking function and proper documentation of supplies used and returned for the procedures/services assigned. The focus for this position will be to conduct the case cart picking function for procedural supplies in the Operating Room inventory locations, provide support to clinicians including RN Circulator, Scrub Tech and Physician(s) during procedures, and performing audits/reconciliation after the cases to ensure proper documentation and inventory management.
Responsibilities
Complete the case cart picking for items that live within Operating Room Inventory Locations, including sterile process trays that are stored within Operating Room Inventory Locations.
Utilize PeopleSoft Point of Use technology to scan all supply items onto patient encounter to be used during surgical procedure and return unused items to inventory, including necessary documentation such as quantity opened and quantity hold.
Provide direct, hands‑on support to clinical team (RN Circulator, Scrub Tech and Physician(s)) during procedures in the Operating Room, including obtaining additional supplies that were not originally delivered from the pick tickets and scanning/recording the additions to the case.
Rapidly look up PeopleSoft item numbers at the request of the clinician to support proper documentation.
Serve as the primary communicator between Supply Chain Management and Surgical Services to inform surgical teams of daily new inventory products and product locations, product stock outs, and product substitution.
Enforce HFHS Vendor protocols within the sterile core of the Operating Room.
Perform product put‑away activities for unused items returned from surgical procedure.
Manage the daily reports within POU system (Overdue Orders, Backorder, Low Stock, Out of Stock, Nearing Expiration, Bill Only) and all other reports that fall under this role.
Support hospital site and systemwide Preference Card maintenance process; communicate bin location changes to be reflected and updated on Epic pick tickets.
Ensure PeopleSoft Point of Use patient encounter information reflects all supply utilization during the respective surgical procedure to the best of your knowledge.
Manage the daily expiration inspection of all products entering Operating Room.
Manage the receipt and replenishment of supplies and the timely return of unused supplies to their appropriate areas.
Work with the Supply Chain and Clinical leadership to create and implement best practices within the department.
Interact and maintain positive employee relations with physicians, clinical nurses and technicians on a daily basis.
Qualifications
College degree preferred in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or other related curriculum, or equivalent work experience.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years prior work experience; three to five (3‑5) years of experience in an Operating Room or Procedural environment preferred, either clinical or Supply Chain oriented.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written, ability to effectively execute plans, achieve results and improve overall operations.
Ability to follow established objectives and priorities.
Ability to focus on those things required to accomplish objectives and goals.
Additional Information
Organization: Corporate Services
Department: SCM Point of Use NorthMkt HFWB
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affidative Action Employer
Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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