What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Coordinator-Buyer position at Muskegon Surgery Center?
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Inventory Control Coordinator - Buyer to join our team. This is a hands-on position that requires a self-motivated individual with a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with receiving supplies and equipment deliveries
- Monitor and notify team members when supplies are low or expiring
- Place orders for supplies per contracted deadlines, ensuring attention to detail of contracted pricing
- Maintain set par levels and organize supplies efficiently
- Maintain a detailed supply ordering system
- Monitor and assist with backorders, replacement products, and correct order/shipping errors
- Assist with maintaining equipment in safe, working order according to contracts and policies
- Collaborate positively and professionally with third-party payers, vendors, patients, physician offices, and others to uphold a positive image of the center
- Ensure all appropriate documentation is entered into the computer system
- Assist with managing linen distribution and ordering
- Assist with monitoring and ordering medical gases
- Participate with monthly cleaning lists and physical inventory counts
- Handle urgent specimen delivery and courier contact as needed for late specimen pick-ups
- Participate in Quality Improvement Program activities, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiencies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Previous experience in healthcare, surgical technology preferred, and healthcare supply chain management required.
- Knowledge of surgical procedures, surgical equipment, and inventory management
- Organized, self-motivated individual with a sense of urgency
- Ability to work independently and prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Ability to operate a computer and various software packages
- Ability to operate equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, and other common office equipment
- 1-3 years of related work experience
Physical Demands:
- Frequent listening, talking, bending, and walking
- Ability to lift instrumentation and equipment weighing up to 50lbs
- Standing for close to 100% of the workday
- Finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate equipment
-This is a hands-on position
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person