CVS Inventory Specialist

Bryan Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health is seeking a proactive inventory specialist to assist Surgical Services and Invasive Cardiology leadership in developing and maintaining inventory controls. You will help set par levels, monitor usage, and ensure the right equipment is available for procedures while staying within budget.

You will coordinate with radiology, surgery, physicians, and vendors, participate in contract negotiations, and support government-mandulated tracking for implantable products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience with basic math and inventory tracking; spreadsheets and inventory software required.
• Previous inventory control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory available for invasive cardiology and related procedures while monitoring budget constraints.
• Develop par levels and monitor variations.
• Monitor usage of invasive cardiac equipment and obtain new technology as requested.
• Organize inventory for maximum efficiency.
• Assist with vendor contracts, negotiations, and monitoring contract quotas.
• Maintain federal government tracking for implantable products.
• Coordinate with multiple hospital disciplines on inventory questions.

Skills

Par level development

Inventory monitoring

Vendor coordination

Cost containment

Staff liaison

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Inventory management software

Job description

Summary

Responsible for assisting the managers of the Surgical Services and Invasive Cardiology departments in inventory management. Assists the department leaders in shaping and implementing inventory controls including assistance in developing par levels for inventory, monitoring usage, determining the typer of equipment needed, maintaining and assessing new technology, interfacing with multiple disciplines within the hospital for inventory management, working with physicians to select/maintain appropriate inventories, assisting with information gathering for negotiations in vendor contracting, monitoring vendor contracts to ensure quotas are met, and managing government regulated tracking items. Serves on organization-wide value analysis team or similar teams.

• *Commits to the KRMC mission, vision, values and goals and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• *Ensures that appropriate inventory is available for invasive cardiology, endovascular, and electrophysiology procedures while monitoring budget constraints. Collaborates with other departments such as Radiology and Surgery on like items to secure pricing and help with inventory as needed.
• *Develops par levels and monitors need to vary par levels.
• *Monitors usage of invasive cardiac equipment; assesses new technology and obtains equipment as requested.
• *Organizes inventory to maximize efficiency of usage.
• *Develops parameters for cost containment of inventory; assists departmental managers in conducting inventory management and performing audit procedures.
• *Responsible for mandated tracking by the federal government of implantable products.
• *Develops an in-depth knowledge of current equipment; communicates knowledge to staff and physicians about product lines.
• *Assesses, coordinates, and assists in providing educational opportunities for staff regarding new technology and procedures.
• *Acts as departmental liaison for inventory and equipment questions.
• *Routinely meets with vendors and assesses technology; assists with contract negotiations, implementation, and follow-up of usage of contract items.
• *Interfaces with multiple disciplines in the hospital while coordinating inventory.
• *Directs staff and physicians towards the achievement of clinical and organizational outcomes through proper equipment selection and usage.
• *Creates and reviews inventory usage data as needed
• *Interprets organizational goals, objectives and operational plans regarding inventory to staff; assists managers in developing related policies and procedures.
• *Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in nursing, health sciences, nutrition, business, or related field preferred. Experience with basic math and counting skills with the ability to accurately track inventory levels required. Experience with basic computer systems and apps, including the use of spreadsheets, email, and inventory management software required. Previous experience in inventory control preferred.