Inventory Control Coordinator (Full-Time/Day) Einstein Philadelphia

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role manages the day-to-day operations of the inventory management and purchasing of the OR. This role works closely with the Purchasing Dept to monitor expenditure on equipment and supplies for these labs. The Inventory Control Coordinator manages the implementation, utilization, and maintenance of the perpetual inventory system to ensure accurate capture of replenishment and patient charge transactions. They develop proficiency in all areas of inventory with Workday, EPIC and McKesson. This role ensures items have the appropriate barcodes, are cross-referenced in the Workday system, stock is rotated to ensure no out-of-date stock on hand, and reacts appropriately to all critical point messages in Workday. The position performs inventory management for the OR, evaluates appropriate Min/Max levels, reviews Min/Max for storeroom stock daily, and counts par level areas according to schedule. Returns are processed per approved policy. The role participates in the annual inventory count/audit and works with the Biomedical department to ensure all equipment is properly tagged, tested, and functioning. The Inventory Control Coordinator assists the Directors of Surgical Services, Nurse Manager, and the Purchasing Dept. with special projects, including product/vendor evaluation, investigation of comparative pricing, pursuit of consignment and discount opportunities, negotiations, and selections. They communicate effectively with all sales representatives, while maintaining professional relationships and controlling vendor activity in the Department. This role works with Clinical Resources on all OR Supply cost management projects and maintains effective communication with all parties involved in the operations of the OR. Performs other duties as assigned/required by manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
At least two years’ experience in inventory management/control, preferably in a critical care unit, OR preferred.

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred
preferably in a critical care unit, OR preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the implementation, utilization, and maintenance of the perpetual inventory system to ensure accurate capture of replenishment and patient charge transactions
Develops proficiency in all areas of inventory with Workday, EPIC and McKesson
Ensure items have the appropriate barcodes, ensure items are cross referenced in the Workday system, rotate stock to ensure no out-of-date stock on hand and react appropriately to all critical point messages in Workday.
Performs inventory management for the OR. Evaluates appropriate Min/Max levels, reviews Min/Max for storeroom stock daily. Counts par level areas areas according to schedule. Processes returns per approved policy.
Participates in annual inventory count/audit.
Works with Biomedical department to ensure all equipment is properly tagged, tested and functioning.
Assists the Directors of Surgical Services, Nurse Manager and the Purchasing Dept. with special projects, including product/vendor evaluation, investigation of comparative pricing, pursuit of consignment and discount opportunities, negotiations and selections.
Communicates effectively with all sales representatives, while maintaining professional relationships and controlling vendor activity in the Department.
Works with Clinical Resources on all OR Supply cost management projects
Maintains effective communication with all parties involved in the operations of the OR.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by manager.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.