Inventory Management and Control Coordinator

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio is seeking a supply coordinator experienced with ambulatory surgery clinic operations. This role manages supplies, equipment and instrumentation, reviews implants and case costs, and orders items to support daily procedures.

Strong communication, organization and spreadsheet skills are essential as you collaborate with the Director and OR Manager to ensure correct pricing and availability for outpatient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 3 years of relevant experience or materials management experience.
• Experience with stockless inventory programs preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in materials management or procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplies, equipment, and instrumentation used in the ambulatory surgery clinic.
• Review implants and case costs; order items to support procedures and optimize costs.
• Collaborate with the Director and OR Manager to ensure items are available and pricing is appropriate for outpatient care.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in materials management or procurement (preferred)

Tools

Stockless inventory program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is experienced in most all ambulatory surgery clinic specialties. Competent and knowledgeable in applicable equipment and instrumentation. This position is responsible for all supplies, equipment and instrumentation used in the ambulatory surgery clinic. Special supplies and implants are also reviewed, case cost analyzed and items ordered by the supply coordinator. The coordinator reviews the operating room (OR) schedule daily as well as reviews all supplies present in the surgery center each morning. Communication skills both verbal and written must be excellent. Good rapport is necessary with physician staff, co-workers, vendors, business office staff and clinic providers. Organized and good knowledge base with spread sheets helpful to assist with supply expenses and surgery inventory control. The supply coordinator works closely with the Director and Operating Room Manager to assure needed items are ordered and obtained for procedures and pricing is correct and appropriate for the outpatient setting.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED plus three years relevant experience or materials management experience is required. Experience in a stockless inventory program is preferred. A Bachelors' degree with emphasis in materials management or procurement and acquisitions is a plus.