Materials Coordinator

About the role

The Materials Manager is responsible for ensuring the facility has the supplies, instruments, equipment, and vendor support needed for daily operations. In the materials management capacity, the employee manages vendor relationships, purchasing, receiving, inventory control, par levels, equipment coordination, and supply distribution to meet patient care and operational needs promptly and efficiently.

Why join us

• Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
• Positive work culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
• Telemedicine – access to physicians 24/7/365 through MDLIVE
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance

Responsibilities

• Receives, processes and stocks/distributes incoming orders according to departmental procedures
• Collects, restocks and returns supply carts in conjunction with the Nursing Service Department personnel
• Arranges and rotates items on shelves
• Fills stock requisitions from user departments and delivers to the appropriate location
• Assists as needed in the pick-up and delivery of items outside the hospital
• Processes outbound shipping documents and packages; processes returns to vendors
• Adheres to all Hospital Policies and Procedures, specifically Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct, Corporate Compliance, Diversity, and Confidentiality
• Complies with National Patient Safety Goals
• Follows universal precautions and infection control guidelines, including hand washing guidelines, at all times
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment
• Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues
• Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment
• Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments
• Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command
• Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds of all patients, families and co-workers
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this job classification
• Identifies potential risks to patients in order to reduce incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate, minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems, failures and user errors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Computer skills
• Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care
• Strong problem-solving skills

Skills

• Experience in a hospital setting
• Lawson MM system experience