Materials Management Specialist - OR

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Material Management Specialist -FT - Main OR - Days -St. Mary's Health Care System - Athens, GA Position Purpose: The Material Management Specialist will work in the Main OR within St. Mary's Hospital in Athens GA What you will do: Coordinate work processes for surgical services, which includes the acquisition, distribution, and the processing of supplies, equipment, instruments and services for the system. Complies with hospital policies an supports the mission and values of the hospital. PLANNING, ORGANIZING AND DECISION MAKING: Assures that all purchase requests are correct and have the proper signatures. Orders all non-stock/stock products in a timely manner; monitors all back- orders to prevent stock outs. Negotiates the best price on all purchase requests; utilizes GPO contracts when possible with the assist of Project Manager. Assists with and researches invoice errors when requested by Accounts Payable. Offers suggestions for improvement and contributes to the surgical Services Team. Assists with and provides business office with proper invoices for OR, implants and supplies in a timely and accurate manner. FI...