Operating Room Supply Chain Coordinator - Business Operations Full Time

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience / Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in healthcare
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Experience and knowledge of materials management/supply chain software systems
• Working knowledge of perpetual and PAR inventory processes
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing

Position Summary

The OR Supply Chain Coordinator assists with monitoring inventory levels to ensure availability of critical items while minimizing waste, overstock, and expired products.

• Maintains inventory levels using manual and automated methods, maintaining minimum and maximum levels for each stock item
• Assists with  regular cycle counts and annual physical inventories in coordination with clinical and support departments.
• Coordinate with approved vendors to ensure timely ordering and delivery of supplies. Maintain positive vendor relationships and resolve issues related to quality, service, supply backorders, and  delivery delays.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control and facility safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Works with nursing, surgical services, and ancillary departments to anticipate supply needs, support patient care workflows, and respond to urgent requests or disruptions.
• reduce costs and improve consistency.
• Assists with supply orders, monitoring par and Kanban levels, special, non-stock orders, and validation of deliveries.
• Assists with Joint Commission compliance coordination: including hallway compliance, storage area compliance, and access area compliance.
• Assists in supply chain data collection, management, reporting, and analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending, standing, and stretching.  May require lifting up to 20 lbs.   Must have manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry.  Able to work under a stressful environment, work independently, capable of making sound decisions, be detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 20lbs. 

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization.  Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team. 

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.  Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and postive work flow. 

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.  Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.  Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things.  Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner.  Is adept at tailoring the m