Supply Coordinator

Lehigh Valley Health Network•East Stroudsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Performs supply management functions and requisitions supplies within customer departments. Ensures that optimum levels of supplies and equipment are available to meet departmental needs while promoting product standardization.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
2 years in supply chain, materials management, procurement, inventory control, or healthcare
Demonstrates knowledge of PCs, other related devices, and software.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or Technical School Diploma
CMRP-Cert Materials & Resource Professional
AHACC - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

Maintains and manages all supplies (including implants, bone, tissue, and other requested items needed) by ordering, purchasing, unpacking, and stocking medical supplies.
Confers with department/division to determine appropriate substitutes, if needed.
Reviews scheduled surgical/clinical procedures to determine the availability of necessary equipment/supplies.
Huddles with nursing management to review surgical cases to ensure physician requests are secured for surgical instruments and supplies.
Acts as a liaison between supply chain, customers, and the supplier community.
Utilizes all electronic tools available.
Maintains accurate information within the enterprise resource planning system and uses available technology to its fullest potential.
Monitors inventory levels daily; checks and removes expired products or products near expiration.
Monitors consignment inventory, including all related files and documentation.
Monitors and manages recall alerts.
Performs analysis of supplies and equipment utilization for the purpose of standardization and cost effectiveness.
Participates in standardization and/or cost reduction initiatives.
Participates in annual physical inventory preparation and execution.