OR Inventory Coordinator - Lakeview Hospital

LCMC Health•Covington, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. Lakeview Hospital, the center of LCMC Health’s extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women’s care.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 1 (one) year of experience in Medical Supply Chain, Procurement, and issue of supplies in a perpetual inventory environment.
2 years of work experience will be considered in lieu of education.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Ability to analyze financial and budgetary reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Negotiation/conflict resolutions skills.
Understanding of product standardization and cost savings concepts.

Nice To Haves

Ability to function in a clean/sterile environment.

Responsibilities

Maintains the perpetual inventory using the guidelines established by the organization.
Coordinates supply flow between vendors and internal supply chain.
Expedites backorders and locates appropriate substitutes when necessary.
Communicates inventory issues to clinical staff and management.
Creates daily supply requisitions and purchase orders based on requirements.
Verifies order confirmations and pricing on a daily basis.
Inspects incoming deliveries for accuracy and damage.
Stocks supplies to appropriate locations.
Works with vendors and internal stakeholders to correct pricing discrepancies.
Maintains operating room areas in accordance with sterile/clean guidelines and procedures.
Cleans and organizes all supply bins on a routine basis.
Follows all safety guidelines and demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
Operates assigned equipment in a safe manner as instructed.