Item Master Specialist

Utilizes appropriate communication and displays compassion in customer interactions. Applies principles of collaboration and teamwork to job responsibilities. Exercises sound resource utilization and creativity in completing work assignments. Displays customer relation behaviors and utilizes continuous quality improvement principles. Job Specific Responsibilities: Maintains the Pathways Materiel Management (PMM) Item Master File; has sole responsibility for its accuracy Adds new records to the File; assures all data elements are accurately stated and recorded; updates current records with cost, patient charge information, supply source, and department Resolves discrepancies that relate to the PMM Item File; conducts appropriate research and coordinates with the MM Department Director, Surgical Services Materiel Manager, storage supervisor, and buyers to resolve discrepancies Responsible for understanding system interfaces; applies standard for EDI transaction process Coordinates with Finance and Accounting for patient charge codes and values; assures accuracy in recording to the Item Master Assists Department Director in maintaining General Ledger accuracy; assigns GL code Retrieves information from the Horizon Surgery Manager system on non-catalog and override items; builds the records Issues purchase orders as required Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers Performs other duties as assigned