Unit Supplies Coordinator

Reporting to the Manager, Medical Device Reprocessing/Linen Services and Business Processes, the incumbent:

1. Establishes and adjusts quotas of medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation and drugs required for ward and Operating Room [OR] trays.
2. Maintains inventories of medical and surgical supplies (Linen Room, Linen Services, Respiratory Processing, Medical Device Reprocessing - O.R. and Medical Device Reprocessing supplies) against pre-established quotas, adjusts the orders to reflect varying demands of operating rooms and wards including the receiving and topping up of inventory supplies in the Medical Device Reprocessing Distribution centre.
3. Places stock and non-stock orders on computer to replenish inventories.
4. Prepares information for specialty supplies that are ordered annually and bi-annually including, quantities required for the year, pricing from three companies and ordering the supplies.
5. Supports departmental variance analysis by analyzing expense code expenditures.

• Two years inventory control and supply acquisition experience in a related healthcare setting, preferably an operating room required.

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Courses in Basic Accounting required.
• Courses in inventory management and medical terminology preferred.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Successful completion of a recognized Sterile Processing Technician program an asset. Knowledge of O.R. supplies an asset.
• Proficient in the use of SAP & TDOC-2 years’ experience.
• Must complete recognized WHMIS training and participate in relevant seminars and on the job training.

Not Applicable

• Demonstrated proficiency in a Windows based environment (basic level) required.
• An ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills essential.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

• Position requires extensive lifting, bending, squatting and climbing when transferring stock from one area to another and from floor to shelving.
• Periods of computer work.