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Job Title: Coordinator Materials Mgmt

Location: RWJ Hamilton

Department Name: Distribution

Req #: 0000255672

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.73 - $26.78 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

A Typical Day

Hospital operating room (OR) supply chain coordinators, including titles of buyer, OR coordinator, and perioperative coordinator manage the procurement, inventory, replenishment and tracking of supplies and inventory needed for surgical procedures. The role focuses on ensuring the OR is fully stocked, cost-efficient, compliant, and prepared for daily surgeries without delay. 

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of surgical supplies and implants, coordinate supply ordering, stocking, and distribution for the OR.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders, staff, and vendors to ensure product availability.
• Ensure expired, damaged, or recalled items are removed and managed promptly.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations; analyze usage trends to reduce waste and improve efficiency; maintain accurate inventory and PAR levels in PeopleSoft using data to drive PARs.
• Manage and track implants using the UDI tracker.
• Reviews OR booking sheets and plans supply procurement accordingly.
• Process Bill Only requisitions withing established time frame; monitors STAT requisitions to avoid increased cost.
• Resolve back orders and shortages by collaborating with clinical team for clinically approved substitutes or replacements.
• Conducts documented inventory audits and rounding.
• Support emergency supply requests and replenishment needs.
• Maintain compliance with hospital and department policies, safety standards, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements. 

This Role Might Be For You If...

• Working knowledge healthcare inventory systems.
• Knowledge of surgical supplies and sterile procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to use latest technology to perform job responsibilities.
• Excel and supply management software proficiency
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to fifty pounds.

To Be Considered

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two to three years of hospital supply chain operations

Preferred:

• Some college

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer