Central Supply Coordinator

Central Supply CoordinatorCharleston Healthcare Center is currently recruiting for a Central Supply Coordinator to join our team.The Central Supply Coordinator position exists to ensure that sufficient levels of supplies for nursing and administrative support staff are maintained at all times to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.What We Offer:As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.Qualifications, Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.Prior experience in a healthcare environment is desirable.Understanding of resident rights and care procedures and standards, within the scope of environmental service.Departmental training.Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with all staff.Must have patience, tact, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.Willingness and ability to be flexible in new methods and principles, as well as willingness to incorporate them into existing environmental service practices.Basic computer literacy and skills.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Conduct routine inventory on a weekly basis to ensure par levels.Create a list of supplies needed and purchase materials to maintain an adequate inventory.Deal directly with all vendors.Prepare correspondences and claims concerning damaged merchandise, errors in shipment, etc., and return to vendor as required.Follow prescribed budget.Create and submit to the business office a complete billing statement for resident billing.Fill approved requisitions for departments for routine supplies and equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.Attend and participate in scheduled training, education classes, and orientation programs to maintain and enhance quality of care.Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.Maintain and work within established departmental center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.About Us:A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation's largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.