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Medical Manager

Location:

Chicago, IL

Salary:

46,000

Posted:

August 06, 2015

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THOMAS ACEVEDO

***** ****** ******

Manhattan, IL 60442

Home 815-***-****

Cellular 708-***-****

acq4pr@r.postjobfree.com

Inventory Control Manger and Logistics Agent / Automated Supply Administrator / Emergency Department Technician / Occupational Medicine Technician

SUMMARY

Healthcare associate who has worked as the Omnicell Systems Administrator for a 255 bed hospital in the last 7.5 years. As the administrator, I am involved in maintaining all aspects and operations of the automated supply cabinets involving $626,000 in medical supply which serves 51 par locations throughout the hospital. My direct focus in acquisition of these automated supply cabinets was in relation to ordering supplies and management of these cabinets for cost containment, reducing inventory, lowering operating costs, and appropriate cost capture of medical supplies. These Omnicell administrative responsibilities include the proper operation of these supply cabinets regarding configuration processes, maintaining proper working conditions, cabinet maintenance, and to supervise all restock staff responsible for preparing, storing, and distribution of all medical supplies needed for ancillary and patient care departments. In the last 7 years, I have also been directly responsible for the daily medical supply ordering for the hospital and also responsible for maintaining the medical supply budget of over 1 million dollars. I have acquired extensive knowledge in the Lawson Supply Chain Management System and have developed key experience in inventory responsibilities to negotiate and plan with various outside vendors and the Owens and Minor distribution company to meet and accomplish various supply goals for the Advocate Health System and my hospital. My extensive healthcare background offers an additional 18 years of direct patient care in the Orthopedic and Emergency Departments. In these years, I developed a broad range of knowledge and experience in many different aspects of patient care including venipuncture, orthopedic appliances, traction, wound care and wound closure, E.C.G. performance and monitoring devices. In my twelve year tenure in a 31 bed emergency department, I have gained knowledge and experience in occupational medicine, stock and non-stock inventory control, and supply acquisition. In this capacity, I have nurtured my initial extensive knowledge base in automated

(Omnicell) supply cabinets, their implementation, designs, and use as an inventory control device to reduce various operating costs. At this time, I was also assigned as preceptor for new employees to the department and assisted with key instructional aspects of the correct venipuncture techniques for new paramedics coming through the Emergency Department from the E.M.S. program EXPERIENCE

Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, Illinois 2006 - 2014 Inventory Control Manager/Automated Supply Administrator As Omnicell Systems Administrator for the automated supply system for the last 7.5 years, my duties included complete operation, maintenance, repair, design and server operations of all cabinets. Responsibilities include maintenance of all supply stock, security, maintaining data, systems integrity and training of the system to customers, and duties of pre and post installation support. I remain on-call for repairs after hours. Further experience has included working with customers to build and operate new par locations for stock and non- stock medical supply. Other responsibilities included weekly data base management, researching Omnicel transactions to respond to inquiries, follow up to corrective actions regarding identified deficiencies, and to develop efficient cost capture procedures. I was directly responsible for the supervision of the restock staff and to ensure all activities involving restocking of supply cabinets are completed on a timely basis. I continue to serve as a resource for supply chain and committees concerning Omnicell operational issues. As Inventory Control Manager for the general stores and warehouse area, my primary focus was to maintain the integrity of the physical inventory, analyze reorder points and quantities needed through report analysis to maintain proper supply levels. I am versed in the Lawson SCM System for operations for ordering, charging, issues, receipts, and credits of all medical supply. As well as daily medical supply orders, my duties included conducting daily spot checks, monthly and complete annual cycle count reviews of inventory. Other duties included conducting on-hand replenishment reviews for regular and J.I.T. orders of medical supply, follow up on rush orders, holiday and special ordering schedules for purchasing as required. Responsibilities included processing inventory discrepancies, adjustments, identify causes of such discrepancies, stock expiration and to initiate non-conforming product reprocessing through external vendors. My organizational skills allows me to identify optimal space utilization in assigning all supplies. As a key point person for customer satisfaction issues, I have continued to promote quality service through problem solving skills that foster positive communication and interpersonal relationships with other departments and nursing units. My years of experience has enhanced my abilities to work independently and professionally with the organization and has nurtured work planning skills to manage various independent projects. Other duties included the education of the restock staff on new products,conversions, and status of backorders. I have worked off-shift and night hours to round with restock staff, answer questions, and offer trouble shooting ideas. I do pitch in when needed and assist the restock staff accomplish daily goals when resources are stressed due to high census levels and demand. I pride myself in keeping inventory organized in a logical manner to ensure faster and more successful shipping and handling processes. My additional duties included assisting in putting away supplies, straightening stock shelves, clean the storeroom and assigned areas, and continue with abilities to operate all material handling equipment. My years of experience has enhanced my strong degree of creativity to solve problems in the changing inventory demand. This characteristic contributes to my close work relationships with the distribution companies on resolution of backorders and existing backorder related substitution and government allocations. These strong channels of communication help maintain higher levels of service fulfillment to my customers. Other responsibilities included the processing of medical recalls from the Owens and Minor distribution company. I was responsible to oversee all off-site pandemic supply availability As recorder, I was responsible to document all reports to the U.S. Center for Disease Control using the State of Illinois I.M.A.T.S. System. My pay rate at this time was $25.12 per hour. h Omnicell Par Reductions - Initiated all Omincell par locations stock reductions from June 2013 through October 2013 for a total cost reduction of $30,000.00

h Inventory Cost Reductions - Initiated cost reductions for the storeroom inventory and daily medical stock orders totaling an average of

$21,000 to $27,000 dollars for inventory saving using report analysis and improved stock turns. h Improved Cost Capture Procedures - Assisted in the last two years with Cath Lab, Diagnostic Imaging, and I.V. Therapy departments to improve cost capture measures for key medical inventory worth over $81,000. h O.B./Labor & Delivery Cost Savings - Directed cost savings measures for the labor and delivery department in substitutions for stock non-sterile drapes equal to $6,600.00 in savings for the year for this department. h Medical Gas Safety Rounding - Establish new procedures for the restock staff to monitor portable oxygen tanks on each nursing unit for improved safey and storage concerns.

h Omnicell Repair Cost Savings - With broad knowledge of Omnicell operations and repairs, I was able to positively effect repairs cost savings by initiating these repairs of numerous cabinets. I was responsible for $34,000 in repair cost savings in the last two years once reductions in service coverage was reduced to time and materials only. h Non-Conforming Product Reprocessing - Initiate procedures for identification, collection, monitoring of expired and non-conforming products for possible reprocessing and cost recapture. h Billing Error Identification - I assisted the Revenue Integrity Specialist identify billing errors involving the I.V. therapy department for charge errors of more than $200,000.

Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, Illinois 1994 - 2006 Emergency Department Technician/E.R. Supply Coordinator/Occupational Medicine Technician As a successful, self-directed team leader in direct patient care, I was a prime technical resource for the Emergency Department and staff. Besides direct patient care, I assumed ownership of all inventory and stock issues of this department. I had identified and determined methods of storage identification and location of stock based on turn over, physical capacity and environment. I supervised all cleaning and maintenance of storage areas to ensure compliance to all safety regulations. For the last 10 years, one of my primary responsibilities for the Emergency Department was to construct and optimize effective use of the automated supply cabinets called Omnicells. I organized these Omnicells based on specific needs of the department and when necessary, modified design according to usage to lower supply costs. I have extensive knowledge in Omnicell supply cabinet operations and server functions and data base maintenance. I was also responsible for researching new item request for the emergency room doctors. My addition years of phlebotomy experience allowed me to specialize in lab draws for patients from 23 days to 101 years old. I would often be asked to assist in obtaining needed blood samples for difficult neonates in the special care nursery and difficult patient blood draws throughout the hospital. My experience in Occupation Medicine included chain of custody blood draws and supervised urine collection for new vendor employees. I have taken great pride in establishing inter and intra departmental partnerships in order to reduce work barriers that impact the success of the emergency department and it's staff. At this time, I was also knowledgeable in order entry and would often assist the unit clerks in order entry when needed. As an advisor of beside charges related to cost capture improvements, my suggestions have been used for patient satisfaction improvements and resource recovery. My pay rate at this time was $16.25 per hour.

h Specialized Omnicell Designs - Improve staff time management and optimize space for critical items, offering centrally located items and those for specialized procedures at the bedside.

h Pediatric Crash Cart Restock Supply - Actuated procedures for exchange of on-hand hospital stock instead of pre-packaged modules from outside vendors. Emergency Department saved 45% on pediatric restock supply for the standardized pediatric Broselow System. h Crash Cart Monitor Transport Table - Research, secured, and introduced a new device that improves patient and staff safety. This device also improves critical patient care transport response time and decreases the cost of frequent monitor repairs. h Breath Alcohol Testing - Initiated and improved operating procedures, education, maintenance, calibration and regulatory quality control of two portable bedside breath alcohol devices.

h Ring Cutter - Research, allocated and introduction of a new instrument that allows for efficient removal of metal rings and metal objects from patients. Instituted operating procedures, education, and proficiency testing of staff on this device. h Wound Cart - Introduce two mobile wound care carts to assist staff and doctors at the bedside with pre and post wound care. h Emergency Department Overstock / Credit Bin - Initiate plans and procedures to capture credits of weekly overstock and excess medical stock accumulated throughout the emergency department. Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, Illinois 1994 - 1992 Clinical Technician

As a highly specialized patient care team member, I was responsible for all phlebotomy tasks and specialized venipuncture procedures on a orthopedic surgical unit. Some of my responsibilities included charging and documentation of respiratory treatments, physical therapy treatments and post surgical exercises. Many of other duties included continued treatment of all orthopedic patients and also those patients using Continued Passive Motion exercise machines. Other duties included patient venipuncture and time lab draws for special medications and antibiotics. Besides general medical Code Team response, my experience included performing electrocardiograms and holter monitor application for the Cardiology department.

Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, Illinois 1987 - 1992 Orthopedic Technician

My focus as Orthopedic Technician included all aspects of care for the orthopedic patients throughout the hospital. I have gained much experience in bedside application of all types of skeletal traction and devices used for traction. I have directly assisted the orthopedic doctors at bedside procedures including Steinmann Pin and Kirshner Wire insertion. I have gained extensive experience in casting procedures as well as my duties of cast room inventory. My duties also included male open heart patient pre-surgical shave preparations and maintenance of the Viewing Room and death preparation. I was also a member of the fire brigade and medical code team member. Homewood Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness

Club

Homewood, Illinois 1987 - 1997

Membership Services

My ten years of service include various duties including court reservation, membership and proshop sales. I was responsible for handling large sums of monies and was a trusted employee for all closing responsibilities and procedures. One year included duties as instructor in the Fitness Center.

Homewood Flossmoor Park District Homewood, Illinois 1994 - 1997 Aquatics Operations Manager

My role as manager includes all swim school operations as well as daily operations for the public aquatic facility. My duties included all scheduling and work assignments of all staff from daily guard duties, swim school instructors and concessions operations. I have gained a large experience base in the operation, regulatory and quality control of a large water processing and filtration system in accordance with all state and local regulations.

EDUCATION

South Suburban College 1984-1986 Part-time, South Holland, Illinois GPA: 3.46

Enrolled at South Suburban College as a Student-at-Large, I continued my education on a part-time basis. My curriculum included general education classes and those specialized courses from human body structure to the physiology of exercise and sports. Obtained my Illinois Nurse Assistant certification and license at this college in 1988. Physiology, Minor: Athletic Training

Southern Illinois University 1982-1983 Full-time, Carbondale, Illinois GPA: 3.0

Completed my initial year of college education at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with emphasized studies in anatomy and physiology and a broad emphasis in athletic training. Courses included specialized training in the evaluation, treatment and development of rehabilitative treatments including physical agents used by physical therapists. Other studies included gross human anatomy studies using medical cadavers, Kinesiology, sports injuries and treatment. Thornwood High School 1978-1982, South Holland, Illinois Everett M. Dirksen Jr. High School 1976-1978, Calumet City, Illinois Caroline Sibley School 1972-1976, Calumet City, Illinois SKILLS

h Demonstrate working knowledge of the Lawson Supply Chain system of operations and basic computer knowledge and abilities in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word,Excel).

h Working knowledge of the IBEX electronic health record management system and basic understanding of accounting principles. h Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and prioritize daily tasks to meet strict deadlines. h Ability to make independent decisions and possess strong interpersonal communication skills to work with all levels of my team. h 19+ years of progressive experience within areas of materials management. COMMITTEES

2009 - 2013

South Suburban Hospital Emergency Management Counsel 2012 - 2013

Value Analysis Site Implementation Committee

Purpose: To serve as the site body for execution of the evaluation, implementation, and education of all approved initiatives.

TRAINING CERTIFICATES

April 2013

EMS Concepts for C.B.R.N.E. Incidents

Texas A&M University, U.S. Department of Homeland

Security, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency Course Introduction to all hazards preparedness and provides and overview of disasters including events such as natural and man-made, traumatic and explosive,

nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical

April 2013

Incident Command Resources & Action Response ICS-200 U.S.Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal

Emergency Management Agency

April 2013

National Incident Management Systems (N.I.M.S) NICS-700 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency

April 2013

National Response Framework (N.I.M.S) NICS-800

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency

April 2013

Introduction to Hazardous Materials IC-005.a

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency

April 2013

Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel IS-00346 U.S Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal

Emergency Management Agency

April 2013

Weapons of Mass Destruction - National Radiological and Nuclear Preparedness Training Sponsored by the University of Las Vegas Counter Terrorism Operations Center and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

March 2013

Active Shooter Response : What You Can Do IS00907

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

April 2013

Terrorism Awareness for Emergency First Responders AWR160 Texas A&M University in cooperation with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency

April 2013

C.B.R.N.E. Standardized Awareness and Authorized Training Program Center for Domestic Preparedness, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency

April 2013

Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Training Program New Mexico Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center April 17 2013

Pediatric Disaster Triage / Utilizing the JumpStart Method - Train the Trainer Instructor Program January-May 2013

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certification South Suburban Hospital 77th Graduation Class

Stephanie L. Roberts - Emergency Medical Services Coordinator March 2005

Biohazard First Responder Operations

Haz/Mat DQE Indianapolis, Indiana

This course training includes how to implement basic decontamination procedures and identify proper protective equipment. The goals of the training allows me to quickly identify hazardous material, identify potential outcomes, and their risks. Course objectives teach me relevant standard operating procedures, termination procedures, and identify federal mandated concerning Hospital-Based Hazardous Material Decontamination

September 1996

Breath Alcohol Technician

Life Loc Advanced Breath Analysis Technologist

Wheatridge, Colorado

January 2003

Crisis Prevention Team Training

Crisis Prevention Institute Inc. Brookfield, Wisconsin Course Objectives includes safe management of patients with disruptive and assaultive behaviors.

January 13 1996 - January 13, 2000

Emergency Medical Technician / Ambulance

Illinois Department of Public Health License #00524876 March 16 1989

Nurse Assistant Training Program Certification

South Suburban College - South Holland, Illinois

1981-1986

Water Safety Instructor/Life Guard Training

American Red Cross - Chicago District

SEMINARS

2010, 2012 and 2013

In the Midst of Chaos

Illinois Region 7 Emergency Preparedness Conference Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, Illinois May 23 2012

Your Role in Managing the Supply Chain

Owens & Minor University

Owens and Minor Distribution Company, Inc. Hanover Park, Illinois HONORS AND AWARDS

November 20, 1990

Board of Park District Commissioners

Adopted and approval of park board resolution #299 in recognition for a high degree of dedication, community service and bravery in the water rescue of three children.

Homewood Flossmoor Park District, Homewood, Illinois February 25 1991

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Appreciation award for services rendered to the community. V.F.W. Post 8077, Homewood, Illinois

May 1998

Employee of the Month

Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, Illinois

August 1996

H.E.R.O. Award

In recognition of outstanding service outside of the Ingalls Memorial Hospital Emergency Department.

Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, Illinois

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

My interests include bicycle riding, running, dirt bike riding, scuba diving, and listening to modern jazz music. I belong to my local L.A. Fitness Center and am an avid swimmer both off season and in the summer months. I am currently growing my hair for the Locks-of-Love program. The locks of love program's mission is to return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from medical hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children. Most children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial needs. I help out with my two sons (Joshua 10 years old and Lucas 7 years old) little league baseball teams when needed. My hobby since I was about 13 years old has been model rocketry. REFERENCES

Victoria Reed

Procurement Specialist - (Non-Stock) South Suburban Hospital 708-***-**** / Alternate = 708-***-****

Luann Jensen

Customer Specialist - Owens & Minor Distribution Company, Inc. 630-***-**** / Alternate = 630-***-****

Annette Pedraza

Compliance Officer/Revenue Integrity

708-***-****

Mark McKinnon

General Manager / H.F. Racquet & Fitness Club

708-***-****

Stephanie Dralle/Roberts

E.M.S. Coordinator - South Suburban Hospital