Coordinator Perioperative

RWJBarnabas Health; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement Plans

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey is seeking a Coordinator Perioperative to manage the OR supply chain, procurement, inventory, replenishment, and tracking of supplies for daily surgeries. The role ensures the OR is fully stocked, cost-efficient, compliant, and prepared for procedures.

You will collaborate with nursing leaders, staff, and vendors, monitor PAR levels in PeopleSoft, handle implants with the UDI tracker, and perform routine audits while supporting emergency replenishments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two to three years of hospital supply chain operations.
• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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; analyze usage trends to reduce waste and improve efficiency using PAR levels in PeopleSoft.
• Manage and track implants using the UDI tracker.
• Review OR booking sheets and plan supply procurement accordingly.
• Process Bill Only requisitions within established time frames and monitor STAT requisitions to avoid costs.
• Resolve back orders and shortages by coordinating with clinical team for substitutes or replacements.
• Conduct documented inventory audits and rounding; support emergency supply requests.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

Coordinator Perioperative

Location

Vogel Cancer Center, 100 Pearl Harbor Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

Department

Distribution

Status

Full-Time

Shift

Day

Pay Range

$45,760.00 - $64,064.00 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.

Job Overview

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned,

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Two to three years of hospital supply chain operations.

Preferred:

• College degree preferred.

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.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Supportli>
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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!