Perioperative Supply Chain Coordinator

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Job description

Overview:
Maintains perioperative supply chain operations for the medical center's Operating Room and SPD Case Cart Inventory locations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program and operational policies and procedures in concert with and under the direction of leadership. Supports the organizations purpose of providing care by ensuring that assigned inventories and par locations are properly maintained with
minimal inaccuracies.

Responsibilities:
Coordinates all aspects of assigned inventories.

Ensures appropriate stock level, determines time to reorder and reports any potential issues to management on a timely basis.

Looks for and gets approval for substitutes as needed. Orders reprocessed items first when available.

Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; acts as a liaison between nursing staff and Buyers.

Receive, deliver, and put-away of all OR supplies in an accurate and timely manner

Checks in orders of assigned items. Insures order quantity and shipped quantity match. Identifies package integrity issues and works with buyers, vendors and staff to seek resolution when needed.

Evaluates the appropriate Min/Max levels, reviews Min/Max details along with historical usage and other pertinent data sets to form recommendation on potential adjustments.

Ensures appropriate stock level, evaluates the appropriate Min/Max levels, determines time to reorder and reports any potential issues to management.

Ensures all inventory and PAR stock items have the appropriate barcodes for tracking and reorder.

Reacts appropriately to critical stock outs

Manages expiration dates for assigned items. Proactively identifies slow moving items before they outdate. Maintains record of outdates and related expenses.

Rotates stock to ensure appropriate management of outdates Provides assistance to clinical personnel trying to locate items.

Marks backordered or substituted items as per established communication processes between the OR and Supply Chain.

Supports Clinical Team Leads with special order requests, item add spreadsheets, and order expediting/status requests.

Processes and documents returns as required following established procedures.

Maintains physical condition of PAR and inventory locations by planning and implementing new design layouts in collaboration with key stakeholders when appropriate.

Supports processing of recalls by assisting with documentation and timely sequestering of impacted items when applicable.

Maintains e-req templates for assigned PAR and inventory locations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma Or Equivalent Required

Associate's Business Administration Preferred

Experience in purchasing and inventory in an Operating room or surgery center preferred.

Physically counts inventory locations and moves products on carts to storage locations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Some knowledge of medical terminology. Computer experience including MS Word and Excel required, Lawson preferred. Ability to use standard office machines including copiers, multi-line phones and facsimile machines. Knowledge of inventory concepts, budgets and medical products required.

About Us:
CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, three award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for the second consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

Highly competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package and rewards program

403(b) retirement plan with company match

401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Profit Sharing Program

Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives

Continuing Education / Onsite Training

A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care

Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

Magnet recognized healthcare facility

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