Overview
Become experts in systems and software used to manage inventory and purchasing functions, troubleshoot problems, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in the department. Assists with the day-to-day responsibilities of the supply chain work in Inventory & Logistics.
Responsibilities
- Handles material stock requests.
- Counts and puts away supplies for business unit to guarantee accuracy of reorder points and reorder quantities to support on-hand inventory
- Uses software to review surgical cases to prepare for material stock requests.
- Works closely with Nurse Managers/Purchasing to make adjustments/deletions/additions to service specific inventory
- Independently completes requisitions for special order items
- Runs reports through Inventory software to present to Clinical team to help drive cost saving initiatives
- Collects items for scheduled cases, emergency case carts, par level ordering, and staging orders. Documents shortages & discrepancies.
- Assists team lead in cycle counting.
- Independently troubleshoots and resolves supply issues
- Researches discrepancies in inventory and shares findings with inventory control.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- A minimum of one year of surgical supply inventory experience required
- High school graduate required.
- Previous hospital work or mechanical experience preferred.
- Able to prioritize and work with constant interruptions required.
- Good communication skills desired.
- Basic computer skills required.
- The ability to be bonded at Hospital expense required.
Required Licensure/Certifications