Materials Coordinator

• Performs accurate PeopleSoft on-line purchase requests while striving to adhere to the departmental budget
• Works to control operating room costs and maintain optimum inventory levels
• Ensures service specific, OR par-stock and generic supplies are properly maintained in designated locations for distribution throughout all sites in the Operating Room
• Rotates all inventory, eliminates expired and unused supplies
• Utilizes inventory skills to improve inventory turns
• Conducts monthly inventory cycle counts
• Works daily to keep the inventory database up to date and accurate for all current and newly added supplies
• Works with vendors/distributors to return low usage, obsolete and/or overstocked supplies for exchange or credit
• Helps to resolve manufacturer recalls as quickly as possible to promote patient safety
• Obtains appropriate FDA approvals and any supplemental Medicare charge codes when necessary
• Investigates and resolves any problems associated with orders: backorders, errors, miscommunication, lost shipments, price discrepancies and invoice discrepancies
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas
• Helps to organize and maintain all par stock locations within Surgical Services
• Follows Joint Commission standards and Fire Marshall Requirements
• Works as a team with co-workers to promote a cooperative work environment
• Demonstrates and supports Lifewings and ICARE principles
• Serves as a teacher and mentor to others
• Schedules meetings with vendors and other hospital department managers, as needed
• Ensures accurate and complete accounting of all incoming freight
• Ensures prompt processing of items in the following order: perishable items, express packages, and ground deliveries
• Additional job duties may require transport of other material throughout the facility including but not limited to mail and linen

• High School diploma or equivalent with one year experience in purchasing, shipping, or receiving materials
• Good writing and basic math skills
• Strong computer skills
• Solid oral, written and listening communication skills
• Detail oriented and strong organization skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to move supplies and materials

Associate's degree preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program