Central Supply

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