A Healthcare Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the medical and/or pharmaceutical supplies needed for running a healthcare facility. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
Coordinator Perioperative RWJBarnabas Health life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement United States, Jersey, Eatontown 100 Pearl Harbor Road (Show on map) Jul 19, 2026 Coordinator Perioperative
Req #: 0000255314
Category:
Quality /
Patient Safety Status:
Full-Time Shift:
Day Facility:
Monmouth Medical Center Department:
Distribution Pay Range:
$45,760.00 - $64,064.00 per year
Location:
100 Pearl Harbor Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Job Title:
Coordinator Perioperative Location:
Vogel Cancer Center Department Name:
Distribution Req #: 0000255314
Status:
Salaried Shift:
Day Pay Range:
$45,760.00 - $64,064.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
Hospital operating room (OR) supply chain coordinators, including titles of buyer, OR coordinator, and perioperative coordinator manage the procurement, inventory, replenishment and tracking of supplies and inventory needed for surgical procedures. The role focuses on ensuring the OR is fully stocked, cost-efficient, compliant, and prepared for daily surgeries without delay.
Job Responsibilities:
Monitor and maintain inventory levels of surgical supplies and implants, coordinate supply ordering, stocking, and distribution for the OR.
Collaborate with nursing leaders, staff, and vendors to ensure product availability.
Ensure expired, damaged, or recalled items are removed and managed promptly.
Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations; analyze usage trends to reduce waste and improve efficiency; maintain accurate inventory and PAR levels in PeopleSoft using data to drive PARs.
Manage and track implants using the UDI tracker.
Reviews OR booking sheets and plans supply procurement accordingly.
Process Bill Only requisitions withing established time frame; monitors STAT requisitions to avoid increased cost.
Resolve back orders and shortages by collaborating with clinical team for clinically approved substitutes or replacements.
Conducts documented inventory audits and rounding.
Support emergency supply requests and replenishment needs.
Maintain compliance with hospital and department policies, safety standards, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
Performs all other duties as assigned,
Qualifications:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Two to three years of hospital supply chain operations.
Preferred:
College degree preferred.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon....and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer