Baylor Surgicare Fort Worth I Materials Coordinator
We are hiring a Materials Coordinator to support our surgical team. The role involves managing supply orders, inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure availability of necessary materials for patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Order general orthopedic, specialty orthopedic, anesthesia supplies, and office supplies.
- Process all invoices for approvals to the Materials Manager.
- Deliver supplies and equipment to stock and patient care areas.
- Communicate with business office staff, patient care staff, OR staff, and physicians regarding supply needs and changes.
- Enter requisitions and purchase orders into ENVI; follow up on backorders, release dates, and substitutions.
- Maintain adequate stock levels, rotating inventory with FIFO.
- Review patient charts for applicable implants; enter implant logs into ENVI for accurate insurance billing per USPI guidelines.
- Receive, inspect, and verify supplies and equipment; accurately process purchase orders, picking slips, and invoices.
- Conduct daily par level analysis, coordinate vendor returns, and obtain price quotes.
- Maintain the computer inventory system, update pricing, bin labels, and locations in ENVI.
- Train departmental staff on inventory procedures and conduct spot and quarterly audits.
- Prepare inventory documents for audits; review and forward monthly accrual logs to the Materials Manager.
- Meet with vendor sales reps about new products, invoices, and delivery orders.
- Coordinate with OR Nurse Manager to order specials for surgeries and with the Insurance Verification team to ensure profitable implant handling.
- Identify savings opportunities through negotiation, substitutions, contract calls, and other cost‑saving techniques.
- Manage recalls, notifying staff, returning products, and filing paperwork.
- Maintain linen supply and stock linen shelves.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent education.
- Minimum two years of receiving and inventory experience in a health care environment.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Proficient in math and counting; minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute.
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and perform repetitive tasks safely.
- Capacity to stand, bend, twist, squat and lift heavy items above shoulders.
- Experience working in a clean, sterile environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Life and AD&D coverage.
- Short‑ and long‑term disability.
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs.
- 401(k) with retirement planning access.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.