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Job Summary

The Surgical Services Materials Coordinator is responsible for managing the inventory, procurement, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment within the Surgical Services department. This role ensures the availability of essential materials, maintains inventory accuracy, and collaborates with clinical and supply chain teams to support efficient surgical operations.

Essential Functions

+ Manages the procurement, storage, and distribution of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment to support daily operations.

+ Monitors and maintains inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment and minimizing supply shortages.

+ Coordinates with vendors, supply chain personnel, and surgical staff to ensure cost-effective purchasing and availability of essential materials.

+ Ensures compliance with hospital policies, regulatory guidelines, and infection control standards related to surgical supplies.

+ Collaborates with clinical teams to forecast supply needs and optimize inventory management practices.

+ Conducts routine inventory audits and cycle counts to verify accuracy and minimize discrepancies.

+ Oversees product recalls, substitutions, and backorders, communicating updates to surgical teams as needed.

+ Utilizes inventory management systems and electronic health records (EHR) to track supply usage and generate reports.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

+ 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or surgical services support required

+ Experience in a healthcare or hospital surgical environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Strong understanding of surgical supply chain processes, inventory management, and procurement best practices.

+ Proficiency in inventory management software, electronic health records (EHR), and supply chain systems.

+ Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills to manage supply levels effectively.

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with clinical and non-clinical teams.

+ Ability to analyze supply usage trends and recommend cost-saving initiatives.

+ Knowledge of hospital policies, infection control practices, and regulatory requirements related to surgical materials.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data reporting tools.

+ Commitment to ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in surgical materials management.

Licenses and Certifications

+ CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech required or

+ CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician required or

+ CMRP - Certified Materials & Resource Professional required

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.