OR Inventory Coordinator

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking an OR Inventory Coordinator to manage surgical supplies, maintain perpetual inventory, and coordinate flow between vendors and internal teams to support patient care.

You will create requisitions, verify orders, inspect deliveries, and work to resolve pricing discrepancies while upholding sterile guidelines and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Inventory management and procurement experience in a perioperative setting preferred.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with budgetary awareness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain perpetual inventory using organizational guidelines.
• Coordinate supply flow between vendors and internal supply chain.
• Expedite backorders and locate appropriate substitutes when necessary.
• Communicate inventory issues to clinical staff and management.
• Create daily supply requisitions and purchase orders.
• Verify order confirmations and pricing daily.
• Inspect incoming deliveries for accuracy and damage.
• Stock supplies to appropriate locations.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve pricing discrepancies.
• Maintain sterile/clean guidelines in operating room areas.

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement

Vendor coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1 year experience in Medical Supply Chain

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

The OR Inventory Coordinator coordinates the ordering, flow, and distribution of supplies for perioperative services. Maintains appropriate inventory levels to support excellent patient care while utilizing perpetual inventory procedures. Assists in procurement of special-order supplies and equipment. Performs the fundamental duties of the OR Materials Coordinator as needed.

Job Description

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Maintains the perpetual inventory using the guidelines established by the organization.
• Coordinates supply flow between vendors and internal supply chain.
• Expedites backorders and locates appropriate substitutes when necessary.
• Communicates inventory issues to clinical staff and management.
• Creates daily supply requisitions and purchase orders based on requirements.
• Verifies order confirmations and pricing on a daily basis.
• Inspects incoming deliveries for accuracy and damage.
• Stocks supplies to appropriate locations.
• Works with vendors and internal stakeholders to correct pricing discrepancies.
• Maintains operating room areas in accordance with sterile/clean guidelines and procedures.
• Cleans and organizes all supply bins on a routine basis.
• Follows all safety guidelines and demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
• Operates assigned equipment in a safe manner as instructed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Appropriate combination of education and work experience is required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 1 (one) year of experience in Medical Supply Chain, Procurement, and issue of supplies in a perpetual inventory environment. 2 years of work experience will be considered in lieu of education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Preferred: Ability to function in a clean/sterile environment.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze financial and budgetary reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiation/conflict resolutions skills.
• Understanding of product standardization and cost savings concepts.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Sedentary: Very light physical requirements- Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (occasionally means activity or conditions exist up to 1/3 of the work day), and/or, a negligible amount of force frequently (frequently means activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the work day) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Reaching forward - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
• Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
• Color Discrimination - No
• Depth Perception - Moderate
• Hearing - Accurate

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

• Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
• Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
• Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
• Extreme temperatures - Reasonably Anticipated
• Radiation - Not Anticipated
• Uneven surfaces or elevations - Reasonably Anticipated
• Extreme noise levels - Reasonably Anticipated
• Dust/particular matter - Reasonably Anticipated
• Other (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

• Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: No
• Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): No
• Adult (16 and up): No

WORK SHIFT

Days (United States of America)

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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