Materials Management Coordinator - Purchasing - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Fixed Term)(Non-Union)

The Materials Management Coordinator will provide support with all medical supplies, equipment for hospital departments, receives, stores, controls and delivers materials, equipment and supplies to various hospital departments. This position is responsible for the purchasing and procurement of supplies and equipment for the hospital departments. The Materials Coordinator is responsible for the development and maintenance of customer relations between Surgical Services Department and Materials Management. It is responsible for incorporating purchasing knowledge with established standards of practice. This position ensures quality and safe patient care through the procurement of appropriate products in a cost-effective manner. The Materials Coordinator works in collaboration with the management team to meet the procedural supplies and equipment needs for all USC Verdugo Hills. This position is also responsible for working with vendor’s to ensure a good relationship between vendor and the hospital.

Minimum Education:
High School Diploma

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:

Minimum of two years’ hospital experience in the OR/ Materials Management.
Thorough knowledge of all medical supplies utilized in the medical facility.
Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to supply handling.
Ability to speak, read and write English.
Displays behavior conducive to excellent customer service.
Knowledge of Inventory Management, Clinical Documentation, inventory control and contract compliance.
Demonstrated ability skills in problem-solving.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to operate computer and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of computers and how they work in a Material Management setting preferred.

Required License/Certification:
CSPD or Surgical Tech. certificate preferred

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $34.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.