Healthcare Logistics & Transportation Coordinator

Essential Healthcare Management; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Healthcare Management seeks a Central Supply and Transportation Coordinator to manage medical supplies and coordinate resident appointments and transportation at the Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Haven, CT.

The role supports nursing staff and facility operations, ensuring supplies are available and residents attend appointments safely and on time. Strong organization and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in central supply, inventory management, medical office scheduling, transportation coordination, or a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, and scheduling systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare documentation preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and other departments.
• Commitment to resident dignity, safety, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of medical, nursing, and facility supplies.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder supplies as needed to prevent shortages.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and distribute incoming supplies to designated departments.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and secure central supply area.
• Track supply usage, deliveries, and inventory records.
• Communicate with vendors and department managers regarding orders, backorders, and delivery concerns.
• Monitor expiration dates and rotate stock as appropriate.
• Assist with supply cost control and minimizing waste.
• Follow facility policies for storage, infection prevention, and safety.
• Arrange transportation through facility vehicles, contracted transportation providers, ambulance services, or other approved resources as appropriate.
• Coordinate pickup and return times to support timely arrival and safe return to the facility.
• Verify transportation arrangements, including wheelchair accessibility and other identified mobility needs.
• Communicate transportation requirements to nursing staff and transportation providers.
• Notify the appropriate staff of delays, cancellations, or transportation changes.
• Maintain transportation logs and related records according to facility policy.
• Assist with resolving scheduling conflicts and identifying alternative transportation arrangements.

Skills

Inventory management

Transportation coordination

Scheduling systems

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

Essential Healthcare Management seeks a Central Supply and Transportation Coordinator to manage medical supplies and coordinate resident appointments and transportation at the Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Haven, CT.

The role supports nursing staff and facility operations, ensuring supplies are available and residents attend appointments safely and on time. Strong organization and communication skills are essential.