Coord - Surgical Materials

Responsibilities

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183‑bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You’ll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There is pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo’s growing healthcare needs.

Works with Surgery and Materials Management to maintain appropriate par stock levels of OR items; coordinates vendor supply ordering.

• Coordinates and maintains appropriate par stock levels of OR items. All records regarding additions and deletions to stock items are kept current.
• Communicates and serves in an advisory capacity to OR for supply needs.
• Reviews the open order file for overdue shipments and backorders.
• Maintains orderly placement of supplies and existing inventory.
• Establishes appropriate par stock levels and reorder points based on minimum/maximum supply utilization; makes adjustments as required.
• Coordinates vendor supply ordering.
• Establishes and adheres to vendor ordering calendar.
• Establishes and adjusts changes to par stock levels.
• Demonstrates utilization and support of UHS contracts.
• Reviews purchasing systems for order and delivery information.
• Communicates OR needs to vendors and works collaboratively with service leaders to hold vendors accountable for accurate inventory.
• Responsible for oversight, consolidation, controlling and accurate reporting of supply inventory.
• Assists in the physical inventory of supply items in the OR.
• Works collaboratively with OR staff and vendors to identify and prevent outdated supply cost/waste.
• Assists in tracking equipment utilization, repairs, and orders.
• Works with service leaders to establish a replacement equipment plan and purchase plan to meet the needs of the surgeons.
• Responsible for promoting and participating in the achievement of the goals and objectives of the OR. Maintains a position of trust, confidence, and respect.
• Keeps the OR Director/Manager informed of current activities and any major discrepancies with vendors or interdepartmental supply/equipment issues.
• In addition to OR assignments, will inventory, stock, and maintain supply and equipment inventory in collaboration with the OR Distribution Technician.
• Will track vendor orders in the purchasing system to ensure timely request and delivery for scheduled cases.
• Works collaboratively with service leaders and charge coordinator to update preference sheets (pick sheets).
• Provides feedback to staff regarding supply utilization and ordering methods.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
• Health Stream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Mariana Lopez, Recruiter at  and by phone at .

Medical Inventory and supply experience.

• High School diploma or equivalency.

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