Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory

Denver Health
tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
United States, Colorado, Denver
777 Bannock Street (Show on map)
Feb 19, 2025
We are recruiting for a motivated Coordinator, Materials Management Inventory to join our team! We are here for life's journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Emergency Department Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high acuity unit providing high-quality adult emergency care. Denver Health Emergency Department is one of the nation's leading Level I Trauma Centers, with one of the highest survival rates in the country for the most severe injuries. Our facility provides high-quality medical and trauma care where nurses will find their skill set is continually growing. Our ED consists of 57 beds, nurse-to-patient ratio is1:3-4, accommodating for critical patients. Additional support staff include emergency medical technicians (EMT), phlebotomists, EKG technicians, in-person interpreters and social workers. Job Summary The Inventory Control Coordinator position involves analytical work in managing, regulating, or controlling the level and flow of materials, supplies and equipment through acquisition, storage, issuance, utilization and disposal. Defines stock levels and frequency of reordering through normal acquisition channels, lead time, availability, storage space, frequency of use, and documentation requirements in order to provide installation support in buying, storing, and transferring supplies. Skilled at resolving inventory management problems, questions and situations in a supply operation. Interacts with peers, stakeholders and customers including leadership, engineering, and biomedical engineering to resolve any issues or discrepancies. Works closely with vendors to order medical equipment. Responds to order requests in a timely and professional manner. Responsible for maintaining, and general inventory of all equipment used in patient care areas. Performs in-house work requests. Completes daily rounds of hospital equipment rooms, ensuring all equipment is accounted for and operational. Position requires the ability to lift and move a variety of hospital equipment, perform general maintenance on this equipment, and keep the equipment rooms clean and organized. Essential Functions: Performs routine inventory and tracking of all medical and non-medical equipment while maintaining functional supply room and storage spaces. (10%) Facilitates and manages purchase or repair requests from leadership and staff by submitting appropriate work orders or purchase requests in a timely fashion. (10%) Implements and executes strategies related to process changes, ensuring they occur across multiple departments. (10%) Repairs or trouble shoots all medical and non-medical equipment. If unable to repair on the floor, delivers equipment to Bio-Med/Engineering for repairs. (10%) Researches specialty product orders and obtains necessary quotes for budget purposes. Ensures all purchases are within budget for each department. (10%) Operates as liaison between units and equipment vendors for effective project management within multiple departments. (10%) Performs Environment of Care checks in patient rooms to ensure Joint Commission Standards are met, where applicable. (10%) Works with appropriate entities to ensure all medical equipment is up to date, in working condition, and supported by the vendors. (10%) Works closely with Doctors and Nurse Managers for new Capital Equipment requests. Obtains quotes, fills out the proper paper work for signatures and forwards to Finance for approval. (10%) Provides guidance and education to clinical staff on equipment and procedures. (10%) Education: High School Diploma or GED Required Work Experience: 4-6 years inventory experience Required Licenses: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of all medical and non-medical equipment. Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, and warehouse operations helpful but not required. Excellent communication skills to effectively relay information in the appropriate format. Ability to interact with the customers and provide excellent customer service. Must have a high attention to detail. Ability to perform basic math. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required. Working knowledge of Lawson preferred. Shift Work Type Regular Salary $26.86 - $39.06 / hr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.