Inventory Control Clerk Coord - FT - ROC

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Medical Supplies Inventory Associate to support patient care by maintaining unit supply PAR levels, restocking, and ensuring cleanliness of stock areas. You will perform data entry, respond to requests, and help distribute clerical tasks across Surgery, Cath-Lab, Out-Patient, Clinic, and Bulk Stores areas.

Under supervision, you will manage inventory of medical supplies, implants, and devices using PC-based software, recordkeeping, and forecasting future

Qualifications

• Texas driver’s license required; safe driving.
• Experience with medical/surgical supplies preferred.
• Knowledge of basic inventory control standards and records.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and HACCP is a plus.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PAR levels for unit supply areas.
• Restock and clean unit-based stock areas.
• Data entry, clerical support and stock distribution.
• Stock carts per pre-determined schedule.
• Manage inventory of medical supplies, implants and devices.
• Maintain records and forecast future requirements.
• Receive, stock, distribute and pack inventory as needed.
• Occasional driving of a company vehicle may occur.

Skills

Driver's license

Inventory control

Aseptic technique

Data entry

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Medical supplies experience

Time management

Compliance awareness

Education

High School diploma / GED

Basic computer skills

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:
Communicates with and assists patient care givers to maintain efficiency and ensures unit supply area PAR levels are maintained. Must maintain cleanliness of and restocking of unit-based-stock area(s). Daily performs routine data entry, supply distribution and clerical support tasks that require previous knowledge of department or hospital procedures. Examples of work performed might include data entry, responding promptly to telephone or e‑mail requests, stocking supply carts in accordance with a pre‑determined schedule, maintaining files and records, interpreting data, resolving routine problems, or answering questions.
Under supervision, performs a variety of manual tasks related to the management of medical supply inventories in Surgery, Cath-Lab, Out-Patient, Clinic, and Bulk Stores areas. Uses a personal computer and applicable software. Manages inventory medical supplies, single-use surgical instruments, implants, devices, and related products. Maintains records, replenishes stock, and plans for future use requirements based on orders, production schedules and forecasts. May perform receiving, stocking, distributing, and packing in addition to inventory control. On occasion it will be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call status. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned. May operate a company motor vehicle to conduct related tasks on an occasional basis.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. A valid Texas Driver’s License; safe driving skills; the ability to safely operate company vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions.
• 2. Familiar with basic inventory control standards, record keeping, and documentation requirements.
• 3. Fundamental knowledge of aseptic technique and/or HACCP certification.
• 4. Typical incumbent has 9-12 months relevant experience working with medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
• 5. Typical incumbent has basic knowledge of Universal Precautions and Aseptic Technique.
• 6. Ability to work independently (self-starter), quickly, accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines, heavy workloads and in the presence of customers while producing desired results.
• 7. Experience medical supply preferred.
• 8. Math and analytical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide to count inventory, perform measurements, and calculate total work order times.
• 9. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• o High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• o Basic computer skills preferred

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