Inventory Specialist Alexandria, VA • R20262481

Patient First; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Disability, life and long-term care

401(k) retirement plan with employer 1

Paid annual leave

Volunteer time off

Bereavement leave

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Discounted medical treatment at all PM

Recruitment bonus

Patient Care Performance bonus

Job summary

Patient First in Alexandria, VA is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory/Procurement Associate to manage ordering, receiving, and stocking of medical center inventory. You will build strong relationships with center staff and coordinate with Materials Management to resolve backorders and discrepancies.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, traveling to multiple centers as needed, and proficient computer and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical supplies is 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 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to unpack, move, and lift boxes.
• 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

Inventory management

Purchasing

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

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
• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)