Supply Chain Operating Room

Cathy Ann L. Gittens

**********@*****.*** 862-***-**** Orange, N.J. 07050

Seeking a position such as:

Operating Room Materials Manager

Director Supply Chain

Contract Negotiator

Contractor Manager/Supply Officer

Using the following experience and achievements:

Offering Experience Coordinating & Managing Operations: maintaining implants, inventory, and instrumentation to facilitate surgical procedures daily. Managing the Contract renewals and compliance to ensure contract pricing, protocol, and utilization is adhered to, analyzing and reviewing statistical data to achieve cost savings.

Possessing Strong Organizational & Team Leadership skills that include: Working across All levels of the Perioperative Value Analysis committee in the Organization to research cost saving opportunities and to implement best practice processes/protocol that are aligned with JCAHO recommendations, quality, cost, and outcomes. Assist in resolving problems that arise in the Operating Room to achieve efficient resolution Working Collaboratively & Effectively with Cross-Functional & Multi-Project Teams/Resources

Utilizing Obsessive Attention to Detail with Excellent Organization & Planning, Prioritizing & Managing Multiple Projects within Short & Critical Timelines Being Extremely Committed to Integrity & Delivering Excellence Pursuing Bachelors Degree in Business Administration – Healthcare/Supply Chain Management

Pursuing IT Certification – Computer Programming

Proficiency in: MS Office Suite, Type 90 (wpm), WordPerfect, MS Project

Healthcare Software: E.H.S (Electronic Healthcare Systems), E.S.I (Electronic Systems Interface), Matkon, Peoplesoft, HMS, Oracle, AS400, CQI (charging system), SCM/All Scripts (charging system)

CONTRACT MANAGER - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Duties performed under the title of Contract Manager: RWJBH Corporate Services - Barnabas Health - July 1, 2022 - Present

The largest IDN in New Jersey, RWJBH serves multiple communities with locations throughout the state. Responsible for drafting and execution of contracts for the Perioperative category, i.e., Operating Room, Anesthesia, Sterile Processing. Also identifying cost savings possibilities via a strong value analysis approach. Manages the entire contract category lifecycle process for products and services including but not limited to: market assessments; strategy development and implementation; strategic sourcing, vendor selection and supplier negotiations; bid strategy /RFP / RFQ / RFI development, execution and evaluation; contract development and execution Leads supply chain strategic sourcing initiatives by conducting quality analysis of assigned products, services and contracts with the goal of attaining the best value decision. Incorporates a comprehensive analysis with measured results that develops near, mid and long range strategies within a contract category. Excellent Skills to facilitate and negotiate pricing and contracts for products, product groups and services. Ability to incorporate appropriate terms and conditions into final contract documentation, ensuring adherence and compliance to all contractual, financial, local and regulatory specifications or requirements Adheres to HIPAA and BAA requirements, Facilitates implementation of new or modified policies and procedures based on hospital best practices and compliance with Federal, State, and regulatory agencies. Strong project management skills highlighting the ability to build and lead effective cross-functional teams while managing diverse stakeholder interests and expectations. Develops relationships with and regularly engages with Clinicians, Operational Business Leaders and key suppliers to ensure end-to-end engagement necessary to develop the collaboration necessary for spend and performance optimization. Regularly presents findings to internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, assess vendor performance and compliance to current group purchasing organization (GPO) and local agreements. Continually monitors and measures value, savings, and internal service levels and reports back thorough comprehensive dashboard and reports. Monitors and evaluates contracts within a category for performance; provides input and direction to implement changes and enhancements. Implements performance measures and quality measures to ensure high service levels while maintaining cost effectiveness. Audits contracts to ensure. Documents and communicates the savings success.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT/SUPPLY CHAIN

Duties performed under the title of O.R. Materials Manager: NEXERA CONSULTING (Division of Greater New York Hospital Association) – Trinitas Regional Medical Center – March 4, 2014 – June 30, 2022

One of the last non-affiliated healthcare institutions, Trinitas is a stand alone healthcare facility which was a consolidation of St. Elizabeth Hospital in 2000. It includes 554 beds and services patients in the areas of Eastern and Central Union County New Jersey. Responsible for the performance of Materials Management staff members in both the Operating Room and Central departments. Secure and oversee the procurement of Implants and other supplies required to facilitate surgical procedures on a daily basis. Leads the Value Analysis Committee in cost savings initiatives such as: Reprocessing, Surgical Energy, & Mesh Consolidation. Also, works with staff and O.R. Management for reductions in inventory and spend in areas where applicable. Assists the System Administrator in the implant record match process for accuracy to ensure the correct implants/products are appropriately recorded in patient’s documentation to enable a clean and clear billing process.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Duties performed under the title of Contract Negotiator: NEXERA CONSULTING (Division of Greater New York Hospital Association) - Mount Sinai Health System – February 20, 2012 – March 3, 2014

At one of the largest Healthcare systems in New York, Continuum Health (Mount Sinai) which includes seven (7) hospitals totaling 3571 beds, 138 Operating Rooms, and 12 Ambulatory Surgical Centers. Works closely with the Perioperative Value Analysis Committee/Team on perspective initiatives to attain cost savings opportunities, such as R.F.P. (Request for Proposal) on the following initiatives: Instrument Rep

air, Orthopedic Total Joints, & Spine. Continuously analyze and investigate any viable cost savings opportunities. Maintaining the contract log by furnishing documentation of effective and expiration dates to update the contract repository on all contracts pertaining to the Operating Room for goods/implants and services. Assist in problem resolution for issues arising in the Operating Room regarding implants, disposable items, and services on a daily basis.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Duties performed under the title of Operating Room Materials Manager: MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL (Division of Hackensack University Medical Center – HUMC & LHP) July 18, 2011 – February 17, 2012

Affiliate of the Hackensack University Medical Center that includes 365 beds and 7 Operating Rooms. Maintained inventory par levels in the Operating Room main storage area and multiple locations. Monitor and replenish stock to appropriate levels, coordinated surgeons’ implant, instrumentation, & product requests to facilitate surgical procedures on a daily basis. Maintained consignments: Orthopedics, Endovascular, Ophthalmic, & General Surgery. Created Robotic inventory process for replacement of Robotic Instruments and also implemented implant record filing system by specialty.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT/SUPPLY CHAIN

Duties performed under the title of Operating Room Materials Specialist: ST. BARANABAS MEDICAL CENTER (Division of Barnabas Health System) – January 2, 2006 – July 8, 2011

The largest health care system in New Jersey that employs 18,200, has 7 hospitals and does 198,000 both inpatient & same day surgery patients annually. Saint Barnabas Medical Center has 597 beds and 18 Operating Room Suites. Maintained and monitored inventory par levels in the main Operating Room storage and multiple locations. Replenish stock and non-stock items. Coordinate surgeons’ implant, instrumentation, and product requests in a timely manner to ensure needs are met for procedures. Initiated Suture Management process to streamline and consolidate inventory. Maintained consignments: Endovascular, Vascular, Breast, and General Surgery and implant record logs for accuracy and replacement of consignment units. Initiate bill only purchase orders to facilitate the reimbursement process. Alternative product research in the event of recall and back ordered products and/or Implants. Match exception and invoice resolution that helps enable vendor payments in accordance with standard net terms.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT/SUPPLY CHAIN

Duties performed under the title of Operating Room Materials Coordinator: ST. BARNABAS AMBULATORY CARE CENTER (Division of Barnabas Health System) – March 5, 2001 – December 30, 2005

Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Surgery Center has 7 Operating Room Suites and also offers Pain Management and Breast Screening services. Maintained and monitored inventory par levels in main storage area and multiple locations. Coordinate capital purchases for equipment and negotiate contract prices. Coordinate surgeon implant requests for implants, instrumentation, and product request for surgical procedures. Maintained consignments: Ophthalmic, Breast, and Orthopedic. Maintain implant records and consignment logs. Work closely with Operating Room Administrator to advise of possible issues and resolutions for problems regarding product and/or implants.

PURCHASING/MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Duties performed under the title of Purchasing Agent/Buyer & Administrative Assistant: COLUMBUS HOSPITAL (Former member of the Cathedral Healthcare System) – February 12, 1996 – March 2, 2001

Main Hospital, that rendered healthcare services to the people of Newark, Greater Newark/Ironbound, and environs. Worked as an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Purchasing/Materials Management. Processed purchase orders for multiple departments: Operating Room, Dietary, Housekeeping, Radiology, Engineering, and Labor and Delivery on a daily basis. Typed correspondence scheduled and coordinated meetings and appointments. Facilitate mail distribution for incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.

EDUCATION:

2003 – 2005

Colorado Technical University

Colorado Springs, Colorado

2007 – 2008

Caldwell College

Caldwell, NJ

2015

Kaplan University

Chicago, IL

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