Coordinator Perioperative

Req #: 0000255314 | Full-Time, Salaried | Day Shift | $45,760.00 - $64,064.00 per year | 100 Pearl Harbor Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

About the Role

Hospital operating room (OR) supply chain coordinators, including titles of buyer, OR coordinator, and perioperative coordinator, manage the procurement, inventory, replenishment, and tracking of supplies and inventory needed for surgical procedures. The role focuses on ensuring the OR is fully stocked, cost-efficient, compliant, and prepared for daily surgeries without delay.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of surgical supplies and implants, coordinate supply ordering, stocking, and distribution for the OR.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders, staff, and vendors to ensure product availability.
• Ensure expired, damaged, or recalled items are removed and managed promptly.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations; analyze usage trends to reduce waste and improve efficiency; maintain accurate inventory and PAR levels in PeopleSoft using data to drive PARs.
• Manage and track implants using the UDI tracker.
• Review OR booking sheets and plan supply procurement accordingly.
• Process Bill Only requisitions within established time frame; monitor STAT requisitions to avoid increased cost.
• Resolve back orders and shortages by collaborating with clinical team for clinically approved substitutes or replacements.
• Conduct documented inventory audits and rounding.
• Support emergency supply requests and replenishment needs.
• Maintain compliance with hospital and department policies, safety standards, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two to three years of hospital supply chain operations.

Qualifications

College degree preferred.

Benefits

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon