Inventory Specialist

Patient First; Maryland; On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability, Life and Long Term care

401(k) with employer match

Paid Annual Leave

Volunteer Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Overtime/Holiday pay

Employee discounts at Patient First

Job summary

Patient First is seeking an Inventory/Procurement Associate to manage ordering, receiving, and stocking of medical center supplies. You will build strong relationships with center staff while coordinating with Materials Management on backorders and discrepancies.

The role includes maintaining the center inventory database and ensuring adequate inventory for daily operations. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong organizational, computer and analytical skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Employee must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical supplies a plus.
• Experience in purchasing, inventory, or related business environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy items (25 to 50 pounds).
• Ability to travel and provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ordering, receiving, and stocking inventory at medical centers with minimal disruption to patients and staff.
• Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships and open lines of communication with all administrative and center staff.
• Communicating with center and Materials Management Department staff regarding backorders and order discrepancies.
• Maintaining the center inventory database.
• Ensuring inventory and supplies are adequate for center operations.
• Traveling to multiple centers as directed.
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Lifting 25–50 lbs

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following: Ordering, receiving, and stocking inventory at medical centers with minimal disruption to patients and staff; Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships and open lines of communication with all administrative and center staff; Communicating with center and Materials Management Department staff regarding backorders and order discrepancies; Maintaining the center inventory database; Ensuring inventory and supplies are adequate for center operations; Traveling to multiple centers as directed; Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: Employee must be 18 years of age or older; High school graduate or equivalent; Knowledge of medical supplies a plus; Experience in purchasing, inventory, or related business environment preferred; Strong organizational skills; Strong computer and analytical skills; Ability to prioritize and multitask; Ability to lift moderate to heavy items (25 to 50 pounds); Ability to unpack, move, and lift boxes required; Ability to travel and provide own transportation.

Salary Range: $20.00 – $23.00, depending on experience.

Benefits and Other Compensation:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
• Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
• Bonuses include:
  • Recruitment bonus
  • Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
  • Weekend bonus (center employees only)

Since opening our first medical center in 1981, Patient First's vision remains the same: making access to quality medical care as convenient and cost-effective as possible. To achieve this objective, we have adopted and continue to embrace many innovative operating systems and practices. All 78 Patient First centers in the mid-Atlantic region are open every day of the year- including weekends and holidays. Patient First provides both primary and urgent care services as well as a broad range of Occupational Health services. X-rays, lab tests, and prescription drugs are available on-site to save time and reduce the need for extra trips. Patient First offers excellent benefits packages, flexible hours, and competitive compensations for Nurses, Lab and Radiologic Technologists, Medical Assistants, and Front Office staff. Medical candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting are preferred.