Perioperative Supply Chain Coordinator

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator for the Perioperative Division. The Perioperative Services Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for supply, implant, instrument, and equipment acquisition and management in support of patient care activities in the Perioperative Services. This position is structured with a reporting relationship to the Supply Chain Specialist for Perioperative Services. The Perioperative Services Supply Chain Coordinator works in collaboration with the Perioperative clinical and administrative leadership by providing support to the ongoing provision of exceptional and safe patient care in throughout the Operating Rooms.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Moderate (1-3 years) experience providing clinical operations support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in computer software applications and database applications (such as Microsoft programs)
• Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams and other hospital departments
• Ability to move throughout hospital, move 25 pounds, and frequently transport heavy case carts.
• Ability to move and position self to handle inventory, including high/low shelving.
• Attention to detail and organization skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medical terminology
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system.
• Experience with Peoplesoft inventory management system.
• Previous healthcare experience with demonstrated ability to promote favorable working relationships (surgeons, vendors, and staff).

Responsibilities

• Order, receive, inventory, and distribute supplies, implants, instruments, and equipment utilized in the provision of care throughout the Perioperative Services environment
• Maintain records indicating receipt and disposition of all stock materials
• Develop and maintain inventory levels of supply and implant items in collaboration with Perioperative Nurse Managers and Supply Chain Department resources.
• Review stock item usage, plan for supply needs based on OR schedule, and adjusts inventory par levels as needed.
• Assists Perioperative leadership with product evaluation activities in compliance with hospital policy.
• Provides input on new or renewal vendor contracts when an impact on the Perioperative operating budget may occur.
• Collaborates with the Perioperative leadership team to review reports on supply expense, charge capture, cost per case, revenue, expenses, and variances
• Identifies opportunities to increase standardization of implants, instruments and other items used in surgery.
• In collaboration with clinical and nursing staff, identifies inefficiencies in current practice/processes of utilization and documentation of supplies, implants, instruments, and equipment
• Assists with supplies, implants, instruments and select equipment trials in the operating rooms and surgical areas as requested by Perioperative leadership.
• Consistently collaborates and communicates with Supply Chain, UI Purchasing, and Central Sterile Supply.
• Incorporates the principles of Service Excellence to ensure positive patient/customer relations.
• Creates an atmosphere which provides for effective recruitment and retention of qualified staff.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level