Hospital Inventory Control Specialist

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System's Bell Hospital in Kansas City is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to ensure clinical areas have the right inventory at the right time and place. This full-time role follows a 6:00am–2:30pm weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, and emphasizes accurate picking, stocking, cycle counts, and efficient product delivery.

Responsibilities include using FIFO, maintaining stock quality, assisting with case carts, and supporting department leaders to improve service levels

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in Healthcare industry or inventory control.
• 1+ years 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 (Gemba) clean, clutter free and organized daily.
• Facilitates proper inventory management by using FIFO methodology (first in, first out).
• 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 management

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

CMRP certification (preferred)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Kansas Health System's Bell Hospital in Kansas City is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to ensure clinical areas have the right inventory at the right time and place. This full-time role follows a 6:00am–2:30pm weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, and emphasizes accurate picking, stocking, cycle counts, and efficient product delivery.

Responsibilities include using FIFO, maintaining stock quality, assisting with case carts, and supporting department leaders to improve service levels