Materials Coordinator

Premier Medical Resources • Mesquite, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the facility is properly stocked with all supplies by implementing, measuring, and directing supply chain activities within the operating room/surgical services. The Materials Coordinator is primarily responsible for supporting OR operations through inventory management and fostering a collaborative
environment between the supply chain and the clinical surgical services team members.

Townsen Surgery Center - East Dallas is an ambulatory surgery center specializing in providing high quality and safe patient care. Combining modern technological healthcare technology and compassionate care, we welcome you to join our team. Townsen Surgery Center - East Dallas our team is dedicated to compassion, innovation, and trust. Come join our team at Townsen Surgery Center - East Dallas  where exceptional people and exceptional care meet.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate vendors from whom to obtain requested equipment and supplies
• High School Diploma or GED
• Six (6) months in materials management in the Operating Room or Surgical Services
• BLS certified or must complete certification within 90-days of hire

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility’s operating room needs to include requisitioning, inventory controls, instrument acquisition, and supply optimization
• Effectively cultivates relationships with physicians, clinicians and hospital vendors
• Sources vendors and products to locate specialized equipment, supplies and services as requested by the medical staff and approved by the administration team
• Coordinates the placement of purchase orders in a timely manner when requisitioned by various departments
• Continually communicates with the Operating Room Manager/Team Lead regarding special procedure requirements and works with the clinical staff in various departments to establish appropriate Min/Max Inventory Levels for all supplies
• Verifies accurate pricing when orders are placed and confirms that accurate pricing is reflected on the corresponding invoice; works in collaboration with accounting to ensure correctly priced invoices are paid and others with discrepancies are corrected timely
• Verifies that packing slips and purchase orders have been reconciled according to policy and addresses any discrepancies with the vendor in a timely fashion
• Proactively reviews schedules and patient census to foresee any unusual high or low demand of supplies and orders accordingly
• Reviews files and records regarding orders and back orders at specific intervals to ensure timely delivery and to determine delays, making product end users aware of same
• Monitors and compares supply prices and demonstrates an understanding of how cost-effective purchasing choices can affect the facility's financial bottom line; searches at regularly intervals the best priced items and possible need to make vendor changes
• Record and assess all materials quality, movement, and expenditure; ensures all equipment/instruments that leave the facility are logged and properly returned timely
• Prepare and file detailed records on procurement activity, quantity, and vendors
• Maintains files in accordance with Hospital Policy and Procedures
• Maintains records of warranties and contracts with vendors
• Maintains supplies and records for bio-hazardous waste management
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED