Job Summary The OR Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for replenishing and distributing materials and supplies to the OR. They supervise all consignment, implants, disposable materials and equipment in the Operating Room and Anesthesia service areas. The OR Supply Chain Coordinator will oversee, requisitioning, par levels, data management, new product review and special orders for the OR department. They maintain awareness of all equipment in use and available to best serve the needs of the patient and department. Essential Functions
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Identifies and executes projects that target the analysis of specific Operating Room spending cycles and assists those areas in adjusting ordering patterns, establishing minimum and maximum stocking quantities and in general, realizing cost savings through this more tailored evaluation of the department. (20%)
- Works with OR manager and clinical leaders to assure that disposable materials, consignment and implants are available for case load. (20%)
- Interviews and monitor sales representatives, visits supplier facilities and keeps abreast of current and future market conditions and trends, pricing, new products and maintains good working business relationships with suppliers. Assure vendor compliance with hospital policy. (20%)
- Identifies and executes projects that target the analysis of specific Operating Room spending cycles and assists those areas in adjusting ordering patterns, establishing minimum and maximum stocking quantities and in general, realizing cost savings through this more tailored evaluation of the department. (20%)
- Places purchase orders by telephone, fax or other automated methods. Maintains follow-up action, and expedites emergency supply situations to insure an uninterrupted source of supply. (10%)
- Utilize PeopleSoft Mobile Supply Chain for requisition of Inventory, par level, replenishment of stock inventory to various locations and Communicates with customers in a professional and courteous manner (10%)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or additional 3+ years of related experience required if no degree . High school graduate or equivalent required. AND Experience: 3+ year experience in purchasing in a healthcare environment.
Conditions of EmploymentCovid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Closing StatementAbout Jefferson Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.