Distribution Specialist, Inventory M - F 7 - 3:30 pm w/rotating weekends (6077)

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis seeks a Materials Management Administrator to oversee par inventory locations throughout the hospital in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements. Duties include accurate par-level counting, stock-out resolution, daily cycle counts, trend analysis, and liaison with staff and vendors to maintain supply integrity.

Responsibilities also cover MMIS data entry, documentation upkeep, and ensuring timely communications for recalls and product changes, while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare distribution or receiving.

Responsibilities

• Accurately count par supply locations per established par level/min-max quantities.
• Identify stock outs, backorders and shortages and resolve quickly.
• Cycle count inventory locations daily to minimize stock outs.
• Analyze inventory trends and suggest par level changes during spikes.
• Clean automated supply cabinets and maintain par level locations.
• Maintain documentation, logs and records for inventory control.
• Liaise with hospital staff and distribution vendor regarding product changes/backorders.
• Use MMIS to input special purchase orders and retrieve item information.
• Answer phones and respond to pages courteously per standards.
• Assist with product conversions and recalls including pulling affected lots.
• Provide stock transfer and patient charge information to Distribution Inventory Specialists daily.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Material Mgmt Admin - Memphis, TN 38103, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: None, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Materials Management

Job Summary

Inventory, stock and maintain established par inventory locations throughout the hospital in accordance with current hospital polices and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities

Essential Function

Inventory, stock and maintain patient care par inventory supply locations in accordance with established par levels, procedures and policies.

• Accurately count par supply locations in accordance with established par level/min-max quantities.
• Identify stock outs, backorders and shortages of essential supplies and resolve as quickly as possible.
• Cycle count inventory locations daily to minimize stock outs.
• Analyze inventory trends and recommend par level changes as needed during spikes due to season or increase in patient census.
• Clean automated supply dispensing cabinets inside and out as well as dust the bins and shelves at minimum monthly to maintain clean par level supply locations and supply integrity.
• Organize and maintain proper documentation, logs and records relating to inventory control and record keeping.
• Acts as liaison with hospital staff and the distribution vendor regarding product changes and backorder issues.

• Maintains par supply locations in accordance with current regulatory standards utilizing the approved par level supply checklist.
• Maintains safety and security procedures in accordance to hospital policies.
• Utilizes the Material Management Information System to input special purchase orders and retrieve item and departmental information in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Answers the phones and respond to customer pages in a courteous and timely manner in accordance with established performance standards.
• Assists with product conversions and recalls including but not limited to the pulling of affected supply lots in accordance with established policies.
• Provide stock transfer and patient charge information to the Distribution Inventory Specialists daily to assure data integrity, revenue stream and supply charge accuracy among departments.
• Interacts and works collaboratively with other departments and medical/hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains positive working relationships and provides information and assistance as required.

Essential Function

Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

• Shares responsibilities and provides coverage for relief and absences within Supply Distribution as required.

Physical Demands

• Physical Demand
• N/A
• Rarely
• Occasionally
• Frequently
• Constantly
• Weight
• Standing X
• Walking X
• Sitting X
• Lifting X
• Carrying X
• Pushing X
• Pulling X
• Climbing X
• Balancing X
• Stooping X
• Kneeling X
• Crouching X
• Crawling X
• Reaching X
• Handling X
• Grasping X
• Feeling X
• Talking X
• Hearing X
• Repetitive Motions X
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination X

Qualifications

• Education
• Education Level
• Education Details
• Required/ Preferred
• High School Diploma
• or equivalent
• Required

Work Experience

• Experience
• Experience Details
• Minimum 2 years experience of previous distribution or receiving experience in a healthcare environment
• Preferred