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SR. SURGICAL MATERIALS COORDINATOR - 18164

Waterbury - 4.2 Waterbury, CT Job Details Full-time $58,365 - $87,547 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Health Care Logistics Operations coordination Materials management in logistics Mid-level Healthcare purchasing Operating room inventory management Shipping and receiving inventory management EMR systems Order processing Ordering supplies Hospital supply chain management Supply chain collaboration Full Job Description This position is accountable for coordinating the daily flow of supplies, implants and equipment for the Surgery Department.

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$58,365 - $87,547 per year Position ensures that procurement requests accurately reflect clinical and cost requirements and the timing of receipt for those requests meet customer and financial expectations. The Coordinator is responsible for supply replenishment and procurement of owned, consigned and same day requested inventory. They are also responsible for routine inventory management to ensure accurate financials and product integrity. This position requires a high degree of critical thinking to ensure the right supplies and services are available to support the clinical operations of the surgical department and ensure the best patient care by reacting to planned and unplanned requests for patient treatment. Coordinate with staff to make sure surgery requisitions are submitted timely and accurately to ensure fulfillment and delivery of product. Check orders for completeness and make recommendations based on previous orders. Fulfill surgery requests accurately and within time constraints. Inspects EMR of documented items. May also require coordination with vendors shipping companies.

Collaborate with departments across functions:

Purchasing, warehouse, and shipping receiving to fulfill orders. Maintain status of inventory at all times with ability to provide updates. The UConn Health Community Network is a not-for-profit organization created to extend UConn Health's mission by partnering with community hospitals and connecting them to its clinical expertise, academic strength, and operational resources. Today, the network is a thriving community‑based system of care serving more than 280,000 residents across the region. It employs over 2,000 professionals and supports a medical staff of roughly 700 clinicians. At its core is Waterbury Hospital, a 347‑bed community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Alongside Connecticut Children's, the UConn Health Community Network Medical Group, Access Rehab Centers, and its role as a leading partner in the Harold Leever Cancer Center, the network has been shaping the region's healthcare landscape for more than 130 years. And Waterbury Hospital is only the beginning — the network is designed for continued growth, deeper partnerships, and broader regional impact.