Supply Coordinator

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Closing Date:

10/30/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• •Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• •Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• •Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• •Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• •Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• •Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• •Merchant Discounts
• •Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

• FIN | Finance SC Nav HCS
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Summary of Job Duties:

The Supply Coordinator assists in the development, implementation, and communication of sustained quality and resource-optimized measures during the intraoperative phase and advises the management team in the Surgical and Supply Chain departments on operational improvement, cost containment, preference card development, and supply utilization. This position requires a sound knowledge of supply chain movement and intraoperative clinical experience, as well as strong communication skills and leadership abilities.

Qualifications:

• •Bachelor's degree, or
• •High school diploma/GED plus four (4) years of experience in a hospital or healthcare environment, including at least two (2) years of inventory management experience and at least two (2) years of experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

• •Rounds daily in the OR and Nursing Areas to communicate with surgeons/staff and obtain all updates to preference cards/supply needs.
• •Works collaboratively with Clinical Coordinators to maintain and update all preference cards/supply needs.
• •Works directly with surgery and Supply Chain to identify over- or under-used items after cases, for opportunities to decrease waste due to no use or expiring product.
• •Identifies cost-effective materials/supplies, and works with Supply Chain, OR Director, and coordinators to develop and implement plans to change where applicable.
• •Facilitates supplier/vendor changes that result in new or substitute products.
• •Works with Supply Chain, vendors, surgeons, and OR staff to coordinate new product trials and conversion efforts in a logical manner.
• •Maintains a progress record pertaining to core activities for reporting and facilitating system-wide improvements.
• •Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

• Commensurate with education and experience
• Required Documents to Apply:

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
• This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes