Perioperative Supply Chain Coordinator

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Order, receive, inventory, and distribute supplies, implants, instruments, and equipment utilized in the provision of care throughout the Perioperative Services environment
• Maintain records indicating receipt and disposition of all stock materials
• Develop and maintain inventory levels of supply and implant items in collaboration with Perioperative Nurse Managers and Supply Chain Department resources
• Review stock item usage, plan for supply needs based on OR schedule, and adjust inventory par levels as needed
• Assists Perioperative leadership with product evaluation activities in compliance with hospital policy
• Provides input on new or renewal vendor contracts when an impact on the Perioperative operating budget may occur
• Collaborates with the Perioperative leadership team to review reports on supply expense, charge capture, cost per case, revenue, expenses, and variances
• Identifies opportunities to increase standardization of implants, instruments and other items used in surgery
• In collaboration with clinical and nursing staff, identifies inefficiencies in current practice/processes of utilization and documentation of supplies, implants, instruments, and equipment
• Assists with supplies, implants, instruments and select equipment trials in the operating rooms and surgical areas as requested by Perioperative leadership
• Consistently collaborates and communicates with Supply Chain, UI Purchasing, and Central Sterile Supply
• Incorporates the principles of Service Excellence to ensure positive patient/customer relations
• Creates an atmosphere which provides for effective recruitment and retention of qualified staff

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Moderate (1-3 years) experience providing clinical operations support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in computer software applications and database applications (such as Microsoft programs)
• Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams and other hospital departments
• Ability to move throughout hospital, move 25 pounds, and frequently transport heavy case carts
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with medical terminology
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system
• Experience with Peoplesoft inventory management system
• Previous healthcare experience with demonstrated ability to promote favorable working relationships (surgeons, vendors, and staff)

Salary: 3B https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure

Schedule: Day shifts – Monday - Friday.

Location: University Campus

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Required Qualifications

Please attach a resume as part of the application process.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

For questions or additional information, please contact Faby Orozco at fabiola-orozco@uiowa.edu.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.