Perioperative Supply Chain Coordinator
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator for the Perioperative Division. The Perioperative Services Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for supply, implant, instrument, and equipment acquisition and management in support of patient care activities in the Perioperative Services at the UIHC. This position is structured with a reporting relationship to the Supply Chain Specialist for Perioperative Services. The Perioperative Services Supply Chain Coordinator works in collaboration with the Perioperative clinical and administrative leadership by providing support to the ongoing provision of exceptional and safe patient care in throughout the Operating Rooms at UIHC.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Order, receive, inventory, and distribute supplies, implants, instruments, and equipment utilized in the provision of care throughout the Perioperative Services environment
- Maintain records indicating receipt and disposition of all stock materials
- Develop and maintain inventory levels of supply and implant items in collaboration with Perioperative Nurse Managers and UIHC Supply Chain Department resources.
- Assists Perioperative leadership with product evaluation activities in compliance with hospital policy.
- Identifies opportunities to increase standardization of implants, instruments and other items used in surgery.
- Assists with supplies, implants, instruments and select equipment trials in the operating rooms and surgical areas as requested by Perioperative leadership.
- Consistently collaborates and communicates with Supply Chain, UI Purchasing, and Central Sterile Supply.
- Incorporates the principles of Service Excellence to ensure positive patient/customer relations.
- Creates an atmosphere which provides for effective recruitment and retention of qualified staff.
- Ensures that all employees are treated with respect and in a manner consistent with University of Iowa policies related to equal employment opportunity and diversity.
Percent of Time: 100%
Salary: 3B https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure
Schedule: Day shifts – Monday - Friday. 0700-1530
Location: University Campus
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Moderate (1-3 years) experience providing clinical operations support.
- Proficiency in computer software applications and database applications (such as Microsoft programs)
- Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams and other hospital departments
- Ability to move throughout hospital, move 25 pounds, and frequently transport heavy case carts.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with medical terminology
- Experience with Epic electronic medical record system.
- Experience with Peoplesoft inventory management system.
- Previous healthcare experience with demonstrated ability to promote favorable working relationships (surgeons, vendors, and staff).
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Rebecca Beggs at rebecca.beggs@uiowa.edu
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
