Sr Inventory Control Coordinator (Full-Time/Day) Einstein Philadelphia

Primary Function:

• This position's primary responsibility is for providing financial support and analysis to the Perioperative Inventory Process.
• This position will coordinate supply and equipment purchases along with managing existing inventory/equipment.

Inventory Management:

• Acts as a liaison between Periop Services and Purchasing to coordinate supply/equipment purchases and to address issues and problems.
• Reviews all new supply requests; initiates and prepares necessary analysis for presentation at Surgery Value Analysis (SVAC).
• Coordinates the receipt, storage, inventory and issuance of supplies. Ensures adequate and cost-effective inventory levels are maintained. Assists in procuring supplies for "special" procedures upon request
• Ensures all new supply items are set up in Lawson and assigned a number. Ensures items cross over to Cerner for charging.
• Follows Materials Managements process for uploading new items into system. Ensures pricing contract in place and initiates upload template.
• Manages supply out dates; communicates low usage items to leadership team and adjusts par levels as needed.

Prepares and submits requisitions for the purchase of supplies and equipment. Works with inventory staff to ensure items ordered.

Conditions of Employment

Education/Training/Experience:

• High School Diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent related work experience.
• Healthcare or related industry experience strongly required
• Previous work experience in an Operating Room Healthcare setting desired.
• Experience in Inventory control methods preferred and basic supplies in the Operating Room
• People Soft electronic ordering system experience preferred, proficient with MS Word and MS Excel required
• Cerner Surginet experience preferred
• Strong computer, verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Ability to work in a team environment is a must
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to work at any division or available to pick up supplies from another hospital

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.