Materials Coordinator

About the role

The Materials Coordinator facilitates the distribution of supplies in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and procedure. They serve as a purchasing/supply resource to hospital staff, as well as other areas as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and stocks assigned supply locations.
• Processes departmental requisitions electronically.
• Receives, processes returns, and maintains par levels.
• Replenishes carts.
• Maintains supply database to reflect items additions/deletions and par level adjustments.
• Ensures organization and cleanliness within inventory supply rooms.
• Maintains all required competencies.
• Performs other Materials Management functions as requested by the Supervisor.
• Maintains annual safety and infection control in-services in addition to educational hours to meet requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 3 - 5 years of relevant experience required. Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Licensure: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements:
  • Ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment resulting from unit demands.
  • Ability to learn inventory control software system and basic computer skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Knowledge/experience in using pallet jack, dock board and hand trucks.

Skills

• Communications: Interacts with external and internal customers in a positive and diplomatic manner. Possesses good verbal and written communication skills. Provides excellent customer service relating to supply chain functions and any special customer inquiries.
• Teamwork: Acts as a liaison to all departments which require the services of Supply Chain Operations. Acts as a department liaison for customer service, providing assistance with resolving customer inquiries and troubleshooting product requisitions, purchase orders, and billing, as appropriate. Conducts product research and sourcing. Handles vendor backorders, product returns and recalls, and communicates product information and changes.
• Compliance: Ensures compliance to all department, hospital, Corporate, and Joint Commission policies/recommendations. Ensures compliance in market facilities through education and guidance from Supply Chain leaders. Maintains competency according to departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and mandatory education requirements.
• Administrative Support: Ensures accurate management of product inventory for the facility. Counts and replenishes inventory using available technology. Assists with inventory management by stocking shelves, rotating stock, cycle counts, and physical inventory. Cleans, prepares, and replenishes specialty carts, kits, and equipment, if applicable. Receives all incoming freight from UPS, FedEx, and other common carriers. Prepares and ships outgoing freight. Uses computer systems, including handhelds, within Supply Chain Operations.

Benefits

The base compensation range for this role is $16.59 - $23.39 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.