Central Supply (Healthcare)

The Central Supply Coordinator is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of medical supplies within a healthcare facility. This includes budgeting, ordering, stocking, and distributing essential inventory like over-the-counter medications, gloves, and briefs. A key part of the job is maintaining relationships with vendors and evaluating new products to improve efficiency and patient care.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Inventory management: Oversee inventory for briefs, over-the-counter medications, gloves, gowns, and other central supply items.
• Ordering and stocking: Ensure the facility is consistently stocked with necessary items by managing the procurement process and organizing inventory.
• Budgeting: Adhere to a budget for all supply purchases.
• Vendor relations: Maintain good relationships with outside vendors to ensure reliable and timely delivery of products.
• Product evaluation: Identify and assess new products and systems that could benefit the nursing staff and the facility.
• Usage management: Communicate with staff to manage and reduce the overuse of items.
• Cross-departmental support: Assist other departments as needed.

Required skills and qualifications

• Education: A GED or High School Diploma is required.
• C.N.A. certification: A Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) certification is preferred but not required.
• Communication: Strong ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with managers and vendors.
• Mathematical skills: Basic math skills for adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and calculating percentages.
• Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Computer proficiency: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Physical demands: Must be able to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pound