Tissue and Consignment Representative

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Consignment Analyst is responsible for knowledge and understanding of the end-to-end processes of the Consignment and Implant program to support all functions of the position. The Consignment Analyst is responsible for processing requests/receipts for consignment products through perpetual inventory, monitoring consignment products throughout the health system in collaboration with clinical end-users to enhance the quality of care to our patients by reviewing and validating the products we use, maintaining par levels, working closely with vendors to optimize the consignment and implant program, and supporting bill only processes. This position supports departments across the organization working with a variety of suppliers to handle consignment products in various locations and service lines.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for developing and implementing system level processes for tissue, implants, and consignment products.
• Works collaboratively with vendor/supplier to manage consignment inventory.
• Assist with the coordination of monthly/quarterly audits.
• Responds to requests for information from internal and external sources both from an auditing and regulatory nature.
• Follows and assist in establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), implements and verifies compliance of standard processes within the health system.
• Responds to customer requests, implementing required checklists, stock out procedures, recall effectiveness checks, requests for information.
• Works collaboratively with team, manager, and front-line customers to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Supports team and manager through implementation of program strategy changes to maximize growth of program.
• Proactively works with vendor/suppliers to understand changing practices within a product family to maintain adequate product supply and shares information with end-user leaders/teams and manager.
• Responsible for vendor/supplier compliance of policy/procedure for the health system including but not limited to consignment policy and vendor management policies.
• Actively engage in perpetual systems within the ERP, and strategize on process improvement opportunities.
• Participate in external collaboration to align industry best practices within our own workflows and processes- both process and system driven.
• Apply LEAN principles during the performance of duties.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 3 or more years in a healthcare supply chain environment or relevant work experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 5 or more years in Supply Chain in a healthcare environment or relevant work experience.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• TUKHS Lean Certification

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Sharepoint and Workday.
• Understanding of database concepts and use worksheets to manipulate and analyze data.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.