Patient care coordinator Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Health Services Supply

• Assumes the responsibility for assuring that adequate levels of patient care supplies required are maintained and accessible to health care providers.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from patient care providers that may arise from changing patient needs, emergent or urgent medical situations and the use of specific medical supplies.
• Prioritizes requests and takes appropriate action on own initiative and / or refers request to immediate supervisor when required.
• Reports any difficulties in obtaining medical / surgical supplies or equipment to the respective Manager of Health Services and / or the Manager of Health Services Supplies and / or purchasing.
• Monitors and replenishes inventory, including : medical surgical supplies and non-capital equipment (excluding forms and office supplies).
• Establishes quotas for ward inventory and places order by computer on a regularly scheduled basis, adjusting for changes in demand.
• Maintains on demand stock inventory levels to be determined with or by request of the Manager of Health Services.
• Receives and verifies the accuracy of receipts against orders placed.
• Investigates any discrepancies in the supplies received or pricing with the appropriate party (i.e. warehouse, purchasing, or finance) and follows up on the resolution of these discrepancies.
• Exercises independence of action in the course of daily responsibilities, making decisions on own initiative in the performance of required duties.
• Assists in the coordination of the removal and replacement of recalled items as well as items on trial and evaluation.
• Ensures that urgently required medical supplies are ordered and received on a stat basis.

Experience

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

Physical Requirements

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