Supply Chain Coordinator

Trios Health

Job Title: Supply Chain Coordinator
Job Type: Full Time

Wage Range: $20.46 - $29.05

Reports to: Market Director of Supply Chain and Supply Chain Supervisor.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Trios Health, anchored by Trios Southridge Hospital, offers a lifetime of care across a broad spectrum of healthcare specialties and services. In fact, we've built what has become one of Eastern Washington's largest multi-specialty medical groups.
Where We Are:
Positioned in the heart of Washington wine and agriculture country, the Tri-Cities area is known for a plethora of sunshine and four predominantly mild seasons. The three major rivers, multiple nearby mountain ranges, and beautiful sun-soaked valleys offer endless natural beauty and year-round outdoor recreational opportunities.
Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off
· Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
· And much more€¦

Position Summary:
The OR Procurement Coordinator is directly responsible for the inventory management of the OR for supplies to be compliant with HealthTrust GPO compliance, preference card updates, charge master submissions, bill only submissions and works in a positive and collaborative manner in the most efficient and cost effective manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree preferred.
• 2 years experience in materials handling or purchasing; Knowledge of operating a personal computer and related software required.

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Verbal and written ability to give information and present ideas essential in administrative management.
• Familiarity with organization and functions of each hospital department.
• Leadership ability, integrity, and initiative required.
• Ability to motivate personnel.
• Ability to problem-solve effectively and handle stress in a positive manner.
• Maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration, and all hospital departments.

Essential Functions

• Establishes and maintains contacts with vendors and suppliers.
• Achieves max. use of MMIS to track supply usage, streamline procurement and service departments.
• Analyzes market conditions and statistical data, interviews vendors, and reviews catalogs and other source material to obtain information on items for purchase.
• Reviews and makes recommendations in reference to all new supplies and equipment.
• Directs the taking of cyclical and year end inventories.
• Complies with regulatory requirements and Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains EOC standards by knowing and following procedures in emergency management, hazardous material management, life safety, fire safety, infection control, and security.
• Functions as a role model for clinical practice to co-workers, students, customers, and Medical Staff to help build and maintain a professional environment.
• Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient, family, and personnel situations that present in the work area/department.
• Competently works with Paragon applications (computer system).
• Reconciles pricing/quantity/item discrepancies for non-storeroom orders placed through CSC (Customer Service Center - Nashville, TN).
• Forwards necessary price adjustments and updates to the SMART item master to CSC.
• Processes special purchase requests, scans and files documentation through GHX as necessary.
• Maintains, orders, and stocks for designated clean supply areas according to predetermined schedule.
• Checks for expiring product.
• Updates departmental SMART PARS with product changes, additions and deletions.
• Checks SMART backorder file against pending purchasing file; contacts vendor on backorders.
• Work with recalls as for MM Specialist, notifying appropriate depts, reporting to EOC and obtaining new product.
• Pulls items from store room as necessary.
• Setup new items through VIRA as needed.
• Prints charge labels for storeroom billable items as needed.
• Insuring contract compliance.
• Compiles reports including RF Smart, Oracle, outstanding orders and activity report as directed by the Supply Chain leadership, Director and Supervisor.
• Maintains tissue/bone receiving log.
• Relabeling, label updates, and changes to physical inventory management is crucial and a primary function of the job.
• Orders all stock items.
• Backup for delivering items.
• Works closely with Director of Materials Management with new projects as they arise.
• Research items for Department Managers to find best items for them with contract pricing, samples.
• Issues pagers as back up, maintains pager list and notifies appropriate personnel of any changes.
• Check and approve Staple orders as needed for all departments and all off site facilities.
• Help conduct yearend inventory for all supply areas.
• Answers the telephone, directs calls, and takes messages.
• Cross trains on all aspects of the Purchasing office.
• Works well with others; assists coworkers when needed; complies with supervisor's requests; communicates well with personnel, patients, visitors, and physicians.

Functional Demands

• Work requires physical ability as walking, standing, sitting, etc.
• Involves mental activity and problem-solving
• Talking and listening are essential in instructing and supervising personnel
• May be exposed to injury by irrational or disturbed patients, patients with communicable diseases, and/or potentially dangerous equipment
• Risk of exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials
• Walking and standing for long periods of time depending on workload
• Walking intermittently through halls of hospital and outside
• Sitting for long periods of time throughout day
• Transport (lift, carry, store) materials weighing up to 75 pounds to and from the pharmacy to nursing units and storage areas
• Bending required frequently, 45-90 degree angles, to check patients and operate machinery
• Reading and writing required regularly to follow job description

EEOC Statement:
Trios Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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