Job Description

Under the regular direction of the Materials Manager, the Inventory Coordinator assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the comprehensive surgery inventory needs of the Operating Room Department in collaboration with the Medical Staff. The Coordinator performs cycle counts, places orders, receives and dispatches shipments, tracks and manages tissues. Handles and distributes intravenous (IV) solutions as well as sharps, needles, razor blades and related materials.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintains the Inventory Control System,
2. Facilitates new items being added to the system,
3. Acts as a liaison between the Operating Room and Materials Service,
4. Reconciles discrepancies inventory balances,
5. Manages incoming and outgoing supply inventory,
6. Supervises Lead OR Tech and OR Techs,
7. Attends department staff meetings as required within the department,
8. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time,
9. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities,
10. Coordinates efforts in meeting regulatory compliance, federal, state and local regulations and standards,
11. Communicates, complies and enforces the Mission, Vision, Values,Organization Policies and Procedures, as well as the focus statement of the department.
12. Communicates, complies and enforces Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines.
13. Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: HS Diploma or GED
Experience: 1 - 3 years of experience with inventory and supply chain in a hospital or related medical services setting; 3 – 5 years of experience preferred.

Additional Information

1. Knowledge of medical supplies.
2. Understands how to prioritize responsibilities to ensure completion of duties.
3. Helps to complete tasks in the materials function that are not within job description.
4. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; accepts adjustments when necessary.
5. Is a self-starter; meets responsibilities without prompting.
6. Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.
7. Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.
8. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.