Inventory Associate

Banner Health; Glendale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Thunderbird in Glendale, Arizona is seeking an Inventory Associate to support supply receipt, delivery, and inventory management within Banner Health's Supply Chain Services department. You will help ensure PAR locations stay stocked to support patient care and hospital operations.

This entry-level role emphasizes independent work and teamwork, with focus on customer service and familiarity with inventory systems to prevent stockouts and optimize supply flow across departments.

Qualifications

• Understanding of inventory management tasks and ability to work with computer-based inventory systems.
• Accurate data entry and strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective customer service skills.
• High school diploma/GED preferred; hospital supply experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Take daily inventory of par carts and restock to par levels.
• Rotate stock and keep storage area clean and orderly.
• Monitor usage, create utilization reports, and suggest changes to par levels.
• Assist with procurement of special supplies and equipment.
• Act as a knowledge resource for supply methods and goods.

Skills

Inventory management

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Primary City/State: Glendale, Arizona Department Name: Supply Chain Svcs-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Supply Chain

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. The future of health care starts here. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. You will be joining Banner Thunderbird. This is a great team to be a part of!

For a second year, Banner Health has ranked #2 in the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25. Great people make a great supply chain. This an ideal entry level position to gain experience in supply chain and health care with opportunity for growth!

Our Supply Chain Services department manages various medical supplies, fills customers supply phone requests, code cart replenishments, incoming deliveries, tanks, and supports other Supply Chain functions.

The Inventory Associate position is a critical link between department leadership and the SCS store room, ensuring PAR locations are adequately managed for patient care. You will feel welcomed, appreciated and part of a family immediately your first day. As an Inventory Associate, your ability to provide customer service, work independently and as part of a team will be key to your success in your role. Bring your positive energy to our large and unique team! As an Inventory Associate, you may not help patients directly, but, your efforts ensure that the patients here get everything they need during their stay. You will have the opportunity to work with multiple departments, which allows for understanding of internal operations that many outside of this department do not have.

Location: Banner Thunderbird Hours: Friday-Tuesday 7am-330pm Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides supply receipt, delivery and inventory management services to an assigned area or department of the medical center or facility.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Takes a daily inventory of assigned supply storage area and/or clinical department supplies (Par Carts), requisitions and restocks supplies to par levels.
2. Rotates stock and maintains a clean and orderly storage area in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
3. Monitors usage, creates utilization reports, consults with clinical supply liaison or appropriate department staff, recommends changes to inventory and par levels.
4. Assists with the procurement of special supply needs and may assist assigned department with the procurement of equipment.
5. Acts as a knowledge resource for clinical or other related staff in the area of supply methods and goods.

Works independently under regular supervision. Follows defined procedures and guidelines. Makes decisions about inventory levels. Represents the interests of the organization when interfacing with vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An understanding of inventory management tasks and the ability to work effectively with a computer based inventory management system. Requires accurate data entry and keyboarding skills, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, the ability to read and interpret supply requisitions and equipment directions. Must have demonstrated effective customer service skills. Positions in Food Service area must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Previous experience working with medical supplies or food supplies (as applicable) and/or hospital services is strongly preferred and may be required for some work assignments. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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