Supply Chain Coordinator

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed facility offering the community's only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are:

No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Discounted membership rates at local fitness centers Continuing education opportunities And much more...

Position Summary:

The Materials Management Coordinator assists the Director of Materials Management in operating the Materials Management Department in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities include:

Establishes and maintains contacts with vendors and suppliers. Achieves max. use of MMIS to track supply usage, streamline procurement and service departments. Analyzes market conditions and statistical data, interviews vendors, and reviews catalogs and other source material to obtain information on items for purchase. Reviews and makes recommendations in reference to all new supplies and equipment. Directs the taking of cyclical and year end inventories. Complies with regulatory requirements and Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Maintains EOC standards by knowing and following procedures in emergency management, hazardous material management, life safety, fire safety, infection control, and security. Functions as a role model for clinical practice to co-workers, students, customers, and Medical Staff to help build and maintain a professional environment. Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient, family, and personnel situations that present in the work area/department. Competently works with Paragon applications (computer system). Reconciles pricing/quantity/item discrepancies for non-storeroom orders placed through CSC (Customer Service Center - Nashville, TN). Forwards necessary price adjustments and updates to the SMART item master to CSC. Processes special purchase requests, scans and files documentation through GHX as necessary. Maintains, orders, and stocks for designated clean supply areas according to predetermined schedule. Checks for expiring product. Updates departmental

SMART PARS

with product changes, additions and deletions. Checks SMART backorder file against pending purchasing file; contacts vendor on backorders. Work with recalls as for MM Specialist, notifying appropriate depts, reporting to EOC and obtaining new product. Pulls items from store room as necessary. Setup new items through VIRA as needed. Prints charge labels for storeroom billable items as needed. Insuring contract compliance. Compiles reports including Optiflex activity report as directed by Materials Manager. Maintains tissue/bone receiving log. Orders all stock items. Backup for delivering items. Works closely with Director of Materials Management with new projects as they arise. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred 2 years' experience in materials handling or purchasing; Knowledge of operating a personal computer and related software required. Must be able to transport (lift, carry, store) materials weighing up to 75 pounds to and from the pharmacy to nursing units and storage areas.

EEOC Statement:

North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.