Inventory Procedures Coordinator

Intermountain Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health at the Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO, is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to manage perioperative inventory, ensure replenishment, and coordinate across supply chain teams. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely delivery, and adherence to SCO SOPs within a hospital setting.

The position involves maintaining par levels, assisting with cycle counts, and collaborating with field logistics and clinical staff to support patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with PeriOp inventory in healthcare.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage teams with multiple caregivers.
• Experience with cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Demonstrated examples of strong cross functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inventory management to meet facility needs in cross functional teams.
• Perform inventory control on stock and non-stock items, set par levels, identify trends.
• Order and deliver supplies using SOPs and suppliers; manage Consignment or Vendor Managed Inventory.
• Reconcile and manage inventory reports; assist with lean initiatives and regulations.
• Coordinate MMIS system distribution, receiving, and reporting per auditing requirements.
• Coordinate with Business Applications Team to resolve application questions or problems.
• Lead daily huddles and coordinate between groups to resolve issues promptly.
• Schedule caregivers and ensure operational continuity.

Skills

PeriOp logistics

Medical Supply Distribution

Supply Chain Processes

Warehouse Inventory Management

Team Player

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Team Communication

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Warehouse Management System

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Job Description

This position is accountable for coordinating all inventory activities for assigned department, facility or clinical program. This may include: Replenishment, Picking, Staging, Delivery, Put Away, Special Orders & Substitutions. May include managing PAR levels, Binning, Cycle Counts, Bill Only and Inventory Relief activities. This position is often a direct liaison between a department or clinical program and other Supply Chain Teams. Lastly, this role is considered a bridge to the manager role. Schedule : Monday - FridayHours : 6:30am - 3:00pm

Essentials

Coordinates inventory management activity to ensure the needs of the facility or assigned clinical program are being met. Works in cross functional teams to meet customer needs in a timely and efficient manner.

Performs inventory control on both stock and non-stock items (e.g., sets par levels, identifies and adjusts to trends) for assigned inventory. Keeps supplies binned and organized. Acts as liaison with Field Logistics Management and clinical program.

Orders and delivers supplies for assigned department or clinical program using standard operating procedures, appropriate technology, and suppliers. Manages Consignment or Vendor Managed Inventory according to SCO (SOP's).

Accountable for replenishment activity in assigned locations or clinical program using established SCO Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). Ensures temperature sensitive products are stored properly and are delivered according to manufacturer and Intermountain guidelines.

Ensures required documentation related to shipping & receiving, delivery, and tissue tracking are completed according to Intermountain policy and procedures.

Communicates information concerning supply levels, new products, standardization, back orders, and product implementation to the relevant stakeholders or clinical program staff.

Reconciles and manages inventory reports (e.g., negative on-hand, exception, unconfirmed, put away reports). Assists with inventory management initiatives and strategies to ensure processes are lean and effective.

Coordinates the MMIS system ensuring distribution, inventory, receiving, departmental files, and reports are managed in accordance with Auditing, Accounting, and other regulatory agency requirements.

Coordinates with Business Applications Team to research and resolve application related questions or problems.

May lead daily huddles and elevate issues that are brought up. Coordinates between various groups and bring resolution to issues that arise in a timely manner.

May schedule caregivers and ensures operational continuity.

Skills

PeriOp logistics Management

Medical Supply Distribution

Supply Chain Processes

Warehouse Inventory Management

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Excellent Team Player

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Communication between multiple teams

Good cross functional team communication

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working with PeriOp/Inventory.

Experience with prioritizing multiple tasks, organizing teams with multiple levels of caregivers, and meeting deadlines.

History of inventory control such as cycle counts and physical inventory.

Demonstrated examples of strong cross functional teamwork.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, etc. and to identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing, operating telephones, and other office equipment.

Expected to bend, lift, and carry patient files, documents, equipment, and supplies.

Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time while interacting with others or to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Location

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City: Wheat Ridge

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $22.24 - $32.70

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .