Ambulatory Surgery Center Supply Chain Coordinator

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for the review, control and maintenance of the inventory and supplies unique to the Ambulatory Surgery Center.

• Serves as the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Unit Material Coordinator for all operating room/colonoscopy supply and equipment requests including anesthesiology and central sterile. Submits work orders in accordance with compliance and SOX regulations. Closes out purchase orders and invoices on a daily basis. Initiates service and repair calls for clinical equipment for the ASC.
• Receives supplies and equipment, distributes and stores in the appropriate assigned areas.
• Coordinates the evaluation of all material resources used in the ASC with the Material Management Department to maximize supply efficiency costs.
• Reviews surgery schedules daily with a member of the perioperative team to determine all equipment and supply needs and to ensure appropriate availability. Collaborates with the Sterile Processing Manager and the ASC Facilities Services Supervisor on the receipt of specialty loaner or shared equipment with physicians, nursing staff, vendors and other KP ASCs as required for schedule caseload. Develops, reviews and maintains PAR stock requirements for all stock and non-stock supplies used by ASC.
• Maintains departmental blanket and standing purchase orders as required. Resolves invoice discrepancies with ASC FSS, Perioperative Leadership and Accounts Payable as appropriate. Maintains vendor/materials management files and catalogs.
• Initiates service and repair calls for clinical equipment for ASC. Maintains all required records and reports including routine electrical safety and preventative maintenance inspections. Initiates and monitors facility maintenance work orders. Provides material management reports to Perioperative Leadership and assists with resolution of discrepancies with the FSS. Utilizes established contracts to assure compliance and usage requirements. Participates in monthly safety rounds in the ASC and has a working knowledge of all regulations that pertain to environmental safety and initiates actions that support these standards.
• Other duties related to the management of supplies and equipment as assigned.