Inventory Control Specialist (Part Time, Days)

St. Luke's University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks an Inventory Control Specialist for a part-time daytime schedule in Allentown. You will manage inventory, order supplies, update par levels, and coordinate with Purchasing and departments.

You will record transactions in the computer system and track stock to ensure proper labeling and storage in line with hospital policy. The role requires a high school diploma and inventory control experience; basic computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; exceptions may apply for students still attending high school.
• Inventory control background preferred.
• Prior computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and controlling the inventory in assigned areas.
• Ensures adequate stock turnover rate.
• Enters issues, returns and credits into the computer for all supplies and linen.
• Expedites with Purchasing items that are out of stock or low stock; communicates status to departments.
• Updates Par Stock papers.
• Maintains proper shelf labels of all stocked supplies.
• Files requisitions and reports in an orderly manner.
• Handles Linen according to Hospital Policy and Infection Control standards.
• Maintains a neat and orderly area per EOC/DOH/JCACHO requirements.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Accuracy

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

HOURS:

Part Time, Days, 20 hours/week

Mon-Fri

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, alternate hours of 12:00 Noon- 4:00 PM may also be available

No weekends

The Inventory Control Specialist orders and delivers supplies and maintains inventory control in assigned areas. Communicates inventory problems to the Supervisor and pertinent supply information to the appropriate department. Enters Storeroom and Linen Room transactions into the computer system. Responsible for managing supply locations in Clinical areas (where applicable), which includes updating par papers, shelf labeling, rotation of supplies etc. Assist with the handling of product conversions, evaluations and recalls.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for ordering and controlling the inventory in assigned areas.
• Ensures adequate stock turnover rate.
• Enters issues, returns andcredits into the computer for all supplies and linen.
• Expedites with Purchasing items that are out of stock or low stock. Communicates the status of these items to the Inventory ControlDistribution Manager, Purchasing and the user department.
• Updates Par Stock papers.
• Maintains proper shelf labels of all supplies being stocked in designated area.
• Files requisitions and reports in an orderly manner.
• Handles Linen in accordance to Hospital Policy and Infection Controlstandards.
• Maintains a neat and orderly area according to EOC, DOH, JCACHOrequirements.
• Assist with recalls, evaluations, product conversions.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Standing for up to 6 hours, up to 3 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Sitting for up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Frequently uses fingers for data entry, etc. Frequently uses hands for stocking of shelves, etc. Frequently uses upper extremities to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequently stoops, bends or reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision and visual monotony. Frequently pushing and pulling carts weighing up to 500 pounds.

EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or equivalent required. Exceptions can be made for students still attending high school.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be accurate in dealing with figures. Prior computer experience preferred. Inventory control background.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.