OR Inventory Coordinator - Lakeview Hospital

Job description

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. GENERAL DUTIES Maintains the perpetual inventory using the guidelines established by the organization. Coordinates supply flow between vendors and internal supply chain. Expedites backorders and locates appropriate substitutes when necessary. Communicates inventory issues to clinical staff and management. Creates daily supply requisitions and purchase orders based on requirements. Verifies order confirmations and pricing on a daily basis. Inspects incoming deliveries for accuracy and damage. Stocks supplies to appropriate locations. Works with vendors and internal stakeholders to correct pricing discrepancies. Maintains operating room areas in accordance with sterile/clean guidelines and procedures. Cleans and organizes all supply bins on a routine basis. Follows all safety guidelines and demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions. Operates assigned equipment in a safe manner as instructed. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Appropriate combination of education and work experience is required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 1 (one) year of experience in Medical Supply Chain, Procurement, and issue of supplies in a perpetual inventory environment. 2 years of work experience will be considered in lieu of education. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Preferred: Ability to function in a clean/sterile environment. Strong mathematical and analytical skills. Ability to analyze financial and budgetary reports. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Negotiation/conflict resolutions skills. Understanding of product standardization and cost savings concepts. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. Lakeview Hospital , the center of LCMC Health’s extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women’s care. Your extras • Deliver healthcare with heart. • Give people a reason to smile. • Put a little love in your work. • Be honest and real, but with compassion. • Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. • Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. • See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. • Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. • Love what makes you, you - because we do. You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.