Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

Provides assistance to the daily operations of the supply chain function.  Responsibilities include overseeing supply stock, inventory levels, Pyxis Administration and the receiving function.  Meets established standards. 

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Pyxis Inventory System and Tissue Implant Module administration and trainer.
• Coordinate and manage onsite supply inventory/receipt/delivery. Communicate with floor staff on potential shortages and outages of product. Supply alternative suggestions when possible.
• Provide assistance in the absence of OR Materials Specialist.
• Manage backup stock and disaster supplies.
• Review department supply requests and charge appropriate cost centers.
• Review all orders being electronically transmitted via Pyxis system and MMIS, resolving any stock outages and substitutions
• Maintains and oversees flow of   supplies.
• Daily review of Distributor backorder and exception reports, taking appropriate action to avoid product shortages.
• Responsible for processing (within 3 business days) product safety recalls and keeping staff informed of potential product shortages.
• Identifies ways to reduce supply expenses and eliminate waste through standardization and cost containment efforts.
• Involvement in implementation of new equipment/products.
• Actively participates and supervises supply inventories.
• Utilizes available system reports for analyzing, inventorying, and ordering all supplies.
• Monitors, eliminates, removes and properly stores outdated items and disposes of them in an appropriate manner.
• Meets with sales representatives of companies regarding inventory supplies.
• Responsible for the control of inventory and maintaining adequate levels of supplies without overstocking.
• Ensures privacy, security and confidentiality of contract pricing information as well as patient health information.
• Participation in task forces or committees as requested for position.
• Receives, checks in and puts away stock in main distribution center as necessary.
• Replenishes stock in all departments as necessary.
• Performs related duties as requested. 

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ Supply Chain management experience, required.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, preferred.

Certification:

• Certified Resource and Materials Professional (CRMP), preferred.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.

To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.