Clinical Inventory Control Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to ensure clinical areas have the right inventory in the right place and quantity. This full-time role supports stocking, order fulfillment, cycle counts, and validation of supplies while delivering excellent customer service.

The position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to healthcare standards. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 6am–2:30pm, with responsibilities spanning from inventory

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ year of experience in the Healthcare industry or inventory control.
• 1+ year of experience in Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and technical functions.
• Participates in team huddles and acts as a contributing team member with new ideas and positive, constructive feedback to improve workflows.
• Professionally interacts within the department and across the health system to resolve needs via electronic, phone, or in person communication.
• Actively seeks opportunities to continuously improve service levels and relationships with customer and departmental leaders.
• Maintains quality and integrity of supplies.
• Keep the area where the work takes place organized daily.
• Facilitates proper inventory management by using FIFO methodology.
• Work with computer systems and applications to perform daily duties.
• Perform regular cycle counts at the direction of the assigned areas Manager.
• Comply with AORN and Joint Commission standards on handling of supplies in sterile environments.
• Responsible for daily support and management of fulfilling pick ticket orders.
• Ensures product returns are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Perform inventory picks via mobile device using established departmental standards to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Participates annually in the fiscal year-end inventory in addition to the preparation process of organization and inventory level review.
• Manages, builds, and deploys code carts, totes, boxes, and trays as needed.
• Adheres to Organizational Improvement principles according to health system standards.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counts

FIFO

Customer service

Outlook

Word

Excel

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to ensure clinical areas have the right inventory in the right place and quantity. This full-time role supports stocking, order fulfillment, cycle counts, and validation of supplies while delivering excellent customer service.

The position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to healthcare standards. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 6am–2:30pm, with responsibilities spanning from inventory