Jill Copfer
Salt Lake City
Summary
Dynamic Materials Manager with a proven track record at Surgery Center at Cottonwood, excelling in inventory management and supplier relationship management. Achieved significant waste reduction through optimized procurement processes and enhanced operational efficiency. Skilled in budget monitoring and supply chain optimization, fostering collaboration to improve patient care outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Manager
Surgerey Center at Cottonwood
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Streamlined procurement procedures, enhancing vendor relationships and reducing lead times.
- Implemented a materials tracking system, improving accuracy in order fulfillment and inventory audits.
- Analyzed supply chain data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
Surgical Technologist
Cottonwood Surgery Center
07.2016 - 11.2023
- Prepared surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring readiness for procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating needs and providing necessary tools.
- Maintained sterile environment, adhering to infection control protocols throughout procedures.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to optimize workflow and enhance patient care efficiency.
- Maintained sterile field during surgeries, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Avenues Surgery Center
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed inventory levels to ensure continuous availability of medical supplies.
- Assisted in preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments for various procedures.
- Maintained sterile field during surgeries, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nursing staff to optimize workflow and improve patient outcomes.
- Trained junior surgical technologists on best practices and equipment handling techniques.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT06-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Utah Career College
West Jordan, UT06-2004
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory management
- Waste reduction
- Budget monitoring
- Supply chain optimization
- Production scheduling
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgery Center at Cottonwood - 2016-2026
Timeline
Materials Manager
Surgerey Center at Cottonwood
12.2023 - 01.2026
Surgical Technologist
Cottonwood Surgery Center
07.2016 - 11.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Avenues Surgery Center
06.2015 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Salt Lake Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Utah Career College