Supply Chain - OR Materials Coordinator

About the role

The OR Materials Coordinator is responsible for the requisitioning, receiving, and stocking of supplies for the Operating Room, Anesthesia, and Post-Operative Care Environment as well as other areas as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Establishes monitors and adjusts par levels based on product utilization to facilitate the hospital's standards of patient care while functioning within financial constraints.
• Initiates orders for non-stock supplies to include order entry, transmission, confirmation, labeling (patient-chargeable items) and delivery of received items to the departments.
• Processes inventory requisitions to include acquisition, delivery, and restocking.
• Communicates with Finance to rectify purchasing/invoicing discrepancies.
• Confers with the Manager of Supply Chain, OR Supervisor, and the Director of Surgical Services to assist with potential cost-saving and quality improvement options.
• Aids OR staff with product research/sample procurement, under the direction of the OR Supervisor.
• Performs all stocking duties associated with OR supplies, instruments, etc.
• Performs other materials management functions as requested by the OR Supervisor.
• Maintains annual safety and infection control in-services in addition to educational contact hours to meet requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. BA/BS preferred.
• Experience: 3 - 5 years of relevant experience required. Previous healthcare experience preferred.

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.
• Powerspoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Team oriented with good communication skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in written form.

Preferred Skills/Requirements

• OR/Surgical Services materials management and logistics, planning, and support knowledge.

Compliance

• Ensures compliance to all department, hospital, Corporate, and Joint Commission policies/recommendations.
• Maintains competency according to departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and mandatory education requirements.

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping.
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes.
• On call responsibilities as directed: No.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes.
• The base compensation range for this role is $19.75 - $31.82 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.