Inventory Control Associate

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Inventory Control Associate for the Bell Hospital campus in Kansas City. This role supports clinical areas by ensuring inventory is available where and when needed, while delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include stocking, order fulfillment, cycle counting, expiration management, and proper handling of supplies in sterile environments. Evening shift (2pm–10:30pm) is listed as full-time.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year experience in healthcare or inventory control.
• 1+ year experience with Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures and supports quality assurance.
• Participates in team huddles and offers constructive feedback to improve workflows.
• Interacts professionally within the department and across the health system via electronic, phone, or in-person communication.
• Seeks opportunities to improve service levels and relationships with customers and department leaders.
• Maintains quality and integrity of supplies and keeps the work area clean and organized.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Title

Inventory Control Associate Evenings - Full Time Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: 2pm - 10:30pm

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for ensuring the clinical areas they support have access to the right inventory at the right time in the right location and in the right quantity while providing great customer service.

Inventory control responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• stocking
• order fulfillment
• picking and staging orders
• cycle counting
• inventory error investigation
• case cart picks
• bedside stocking
• expiration management
• product delivery
• emergency cart
• totes
• bag support

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
• Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

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

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 4 or more years of experience in the Healthcare industry or inventory control.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) - American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC)

Required Language Skills

• Fluent English

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to speak and understand English.

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-57122

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.