Materials Management Coordinator

About the role

This job plans, organizes, manages and controls activities related to operating room inventory management. Manages the tracking of inventory under the OR service unit leadership from acquisition to use or disposal. Develops, implements, and monitors strategies for supply cost reduction and utilization management. Develops, implements and manages the Lawson inventory system for the OR. Manages the supply inventory within the Surgical Information System and maintains accurate and up to date inventory and billing procedures in SSI. Fosters and maintains an effective relationship between the surgical team and materials management division.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains an effective supply management system.
• Provides effective management of processes for OR supply, inventory control and receiving.
• Ensures proper implementation and maintenance of the Lawson Supply Management System as it pertains to the OR.
• Ensures proper maintenance of the supply database and preference cards within SIS.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Required - 5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role in healthcare materials management; OR 3 years experience in a supervisory or management role in healthcare materials management with a bachelor's degree.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of operating room supplies/medical products and computerized inventory systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a pre-programmed database.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and manage major projects with limited supervision.
• Ability to work variable hours.

Qualifications

Education - Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience - Required - 5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role in healthcare materials management; OR 3 years experience in a supervisory or management role in healthcare materials management with a bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Details of benefits will be provided in a separate document upon request.

Pay

Details of pay will be provided in a separate document upon request.

Schedule

Details of schedule will be provided in a separate document upon request.