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Implant Materials Specialist

Last updated: July 29, 2026

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

25703 (NE H SEIU 925 Non Supv)
25704 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)

BASIC FUNCTION

Coordinate availability of implant materials for surgical specialty areas.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Single class – no series. Under general direction, coordinate implant requests for surgery, ensuring implant availability, expense submission, and implant inventory management.

TYPICAL WORK

Serve as the primary point of contact for the availability of implants and related supplies needed for surgery across multiple departments;

Review surgery schedules to confirm implant needs and resolve or escalate resource conflicts;

Maintain inventory of stock to ensure next-day surgical readiness;

Submit requisitions to order implants required for surgical procedures; maintaining designated par levels;

Receive, track, distribute, and prepare/assemble implants and related supplies according to protocols and regulatory standards;

Collect and reconcile implant documentation, resolve discrepancies, verify completeness, and initiate vendor returns as needed;

Coordinate across departments to ensure timely and accurate revenue and expense capture; verify correct implant and supply usage and maintain purchase order accuracy;

May participate in the development, testing, and implementation of new supplies and equipment for the department; and

Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School or equivalent AND two years of relevant experience in a surgical setting, including surgical products, equipment, and procedures.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

06/16/2026: New Class created for SEIU 925. This body of work used to be allocated in Class# 24114 PROGRAM COORDINATOR (SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory).