Operating Room Inventory Coordinator - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health•North Bergen, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The OR Inventory Coordinator is responsible for assuring appropriate OR inventory meets par level requirements. Responsible to improve flow and standardize OR inventory procedures to ensure consistency and control of materials, and to work with auto replenishment system to ensure sufficient levels of inventory are maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
5 years inventory experience, 2 years OR experience.
Computer skills including Word and Excel.
Organizational skills
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of inventory management.

Responsibilities

Monitors and maintains the efficient ordering and distribution of OR inventory to ensure par levels are met.
Analyzes, reviews and maintains perioperative inventory standardization procedures to improve flow and for consistency and control of OR materials.
Responsible to collaborate with the team to develop and implement ideas for improved efficiencies and waste reduction/cost savings.
Serves as Sustainability champion for OR around waste reduction, energy reduction (LED surgical lights), supply reduction.
Leads other sustainability related initiatives.
Works with multidisciplinary team to capture savings by utilizing Reprocessed single-use medical devices (SUDs).
Determines reorder points and ensures that sufficient levels of inventory are maintained, while reducing waste, through the auto replenishment system.
Analyzes demand, trends and forecasts and recommends adjustments accordingly.
Compiles reports on progress of inventory standardization and auto replenishment controls and related cost savings or expenditure. Makes recommendations for improvement or change.
Provide accurate monthly data for volume of surgical cases.
Leads Annual and Purchasing requested inventory counts. Responsible to ensure accuracy of counts.
Reconciles and enters patient charges for surgical procedures.
Participates in the orientation of OR employees to maximize productivity and minimize turnover.
Communicates with staff, charge nurse and manager when items are backordered.
Writes policy and procedures regarding processes related to inventory management.
Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.