ASC Materials Coordinator

Company Set•Westmont, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Business Office Manager (BOM), the Materials Coordinator is responsible for replenishing materials, supplies and equipment for the facility. As a representative of this facility, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the center's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, guest, visitors, volunteer workers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with the center's standards and guidelines to promote positive relations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; or equivalent education and years of experience.
Minimum two years experience in a related role.
Previous medical and inventory experience preferred.
Experience inputting and retrieving data from a computerized inventory system preferred
Ambulatory Surgery Center experience preferred.
Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office preferred.
The job requires computer skills.
Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, project management, graphics, word processing, communication by e-mail and use of specialty software.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and present information to patients, families, co-workers, etc.
Understanding and commitment to the mission, values, and philosophy of the organization.
Ability to set priorities.
Superior interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Processing storeroom requisitions and weekly orders of supplies.
Establishing realistic PAR levels to prevent inventory overstock and stock outages.
Assist Materials Manager with determining orders to provide for a timely flow of materials.
Assist Materials Assistant(s) restocking supply room and carts.
Complies with safety policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission, participates in center-wise safety training activities.
Communicate with the surgery staff and physicians related to product needs or issues.
Assist with coordinating new product evaluations for surgery and medical staff to obtain formal requests for new items.
Assist with cycle / inventory counts.
Coordinating and documenting the borrowing/buying of supplies and/or equipment from other institutions.
Assist in coordinating the logistics to launch new supplies or procedures.
Product research for cost reduction purposes.
Looks for opportunities to standardize supplies.
Routinely assesses opportunities to reduce supply costs
Represent the department on an appointed committee(s).
Attends and participates in department meetings.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Other duties as assigned.