Implant Inventory / Procurement Coordinator

Amerit Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,307,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Implant Inventory / Procurement Coordinator to manage implant inventory for surgical procedures. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in materials management or procurement and must ensure compliance with protocols while collaborating with healthcare professionals to meet surgical demands. This position offers a contract for 13 weeks with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in materials management, operating room, purchasing, or accounting.
• Broad job knowledge and problem-solving ability across diverse issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of Joint Commission requirements in tissue procurement and documentation.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission requirements in tissue procurement and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, order, and track all owned and consigned implants required for surgery.
• Ensure accurate patient billing and manage procurement assignments.
• Collaborate with clinical service coordinators to review surgical schedules.
• Collaborate with Clinical Service Coordinators and OR staff on schedules and needs.
• Manage procurement lifecycle with SPD and verify receipts, storage, and documentation.

Skills

Materials management

Procurement processes

Inventory management

Problem-solving

Understanding Joint Commission requirements

Job description

Implant Inventory / Procurement Coordinator

Direct message the job poster from Amerit Consulting

Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest health delivery systems in California, seeks accomplished Implant Inventory / Procurement Coordinator.

Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship

Duration: 13 weeks contract w/ possibility of extension

Notes:

• Work location is (San Francisco, CA 94117) but training will take place at (San Francisco, CA 94143).
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM.

Description:

• The team is responsible for coordinating, ordering, and tracking all owned and consigned implants (tissue and non-tissue) required for surgery.
• The Implant Coordinator establishes and maintains acceptable inventory levels of owned and consigned implants and arranges for loaner implants and instruments based on patient care requirements.
• They follow departmental inventory management practices to meet surgical patient needs, including securing and replenishing inventory through PMM inventory manager, ensuring accurate patient billing, and providing on-call coverage with other Implant Coordinators.
• The role requires working closely with clinical service coordinators to review surgical schedules, anticipate implant and instrument needs, manage receipt and documentation of loaned items, and ensure accurate vendor billing.
• Coordinators must comply with company policy for new product introduction, using Rapid Cycle approval when necessary.
• This position collaborates with Patient Care Managers, Clinical Service Coordinators, and operates under the direction of the Implant Manager.
• All team members are responsible for meeting patient needs, learning new skills, and fostering a harmonious work environment.
• Professional conduct includes promoting teamwork, effective communication, cultural sensitivity, and professional feedback exchange.
• Independently manages the full range of responsibilities.
• Manages complex procurement assignments requiring review of operating room schedules and surgeon requests.
• Authorized to make purchase requisitions within a defined dollar limit.
• Exercises judgment in determining the best acquisition method for implants and tissue.
• Works independently with little instruction, except for highly complex requisitions.
• Uses sound judgment in selecting solutions and adhering to organizational policies.
• Coordinate implant acquisition and disposition using approved Materiel Services and Operating Room practices.
• Review surgical schedules in advance to identify future implant needs.
• Collaborate with Clinical Service Coordinators and vendors to secure required implants.
• Manage procurement, receiving, storage, distribution, sterilization, and documentation in collaboration with vendors and SPD.
• Develop and maintain appropriate inventory through cycle counts, issue reconciliation, returns, and exception reviews.
• Ensure accurate patient charging through review and exception noting.
• Consult regularly with vendor representatives and OR POD managers.
• Support Materiel Services and OR Management in product recall programs.
• Acquire and maintain a technical understanding of commonly purchased products.
• Follow policies, procedures, and internal controls for all surgical implant materials (owned, loaned, consigned).

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years in materials management, operating room, purchasing, or accounting.
• Possesses broad job knowledge and problem-solving ability across diverse issues.
• Experienced professional applying theory and practice with deep understanding of the field.
• Demonstrates understanding of Joint Commission requirements in tissue procurement and documentation.

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Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

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