Colin Bickerstaff
Monaca,PA
Summary
Accomplished in streamlining supply chains and enhancing procurement processes at MedExpress Urgent Care, I leveraged strategic sourcing and project management to significantly improve efficiency. Renowned for a professional demeanor and meticulous attention to detail, I excel in fostering robust supplier relationships, ensuring optimal inventory management and cost reduction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Sourcing and Purchasing Manager
MedExpress Urgent Care/ Optum EveryCare
08.2019 - Current
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in [Software] for senior management review and approval.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
Center Inventory and Setup Manager
MedExpress Urgent Care
08.2010 - 08.2018
- Outfitted MedExpress Urgent Care locations starting at the 20th to the 250th over an 8 year span.
- Project lead for interior setup including medical supplies, office supplies, vendors, etc.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees, patrons and vendors.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Radiologic Technologist
MedExpress Urgent Care
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Assisted in diagnosis of disease and injury through radiologic examinations.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Operated radiologic equipment to obtain images of body structures.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
Radiologic Technologist
Sewickley Valley Hospital
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Assisted in diagnosis of disease and injury through radiologic examinations.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Operated radiologic equipment to obtain images of body structures.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Communicated test results to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
Education
Certificate of Radiology Imaging - Radiologic Technology
Heritage School of Radiology
Beaver, PA07-2007
Skills
- Distribution experience
- Procurement expertise
- Resourcefulness
- Requests for information
- Supply chain optimization
- New vendor setup
- Supply chain management
- Strategic sourcing
- Project management
- Efficiency improvement
- Trend analysis
- Supplier relations
- Data analysis
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory coordination
- Demand forecasting
- Meticulous eye for detail
- Supplier relationship management
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Center Sourcing and Purchasing Manager
MedExpress Urgent Care/ Optum EveryCare
08.2019 - Current
Center Inventory and Setup Manager
MedExpress Urgent Care
08.2010 - 08.2018
Radiologic Technologist
MedExpress Urgent Care
08.2008 - 08.2009
Radiologic Technologist
Sewickley Valley Hospital
07.2007 - 08.2008
Certificate of Radiology Imaging - Radiologic Technology
Heritage School of Radiology
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