Inventory Specialist Central Supply

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage supply inventory in Central Supply. This role involves maintaining stock levels, conducting cycle counts, and ensuring the organization of storage areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Join a recognized leader in healthcare that prioritizes community service and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in hospital inventory/materials setting may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply inventory functions in Central Supply.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels and perform daily stock replenishment.
• Evaluate and recommend stock levels based on historical usage.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Inventory Management

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Micro-based Inventory Control System

Personal Computer

Job description

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Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Inventory Specialist Central Supply performs supply inventory management functions in Central Supply.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• ? Proactively contributes to Eskenazi's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence
• Performs supply inventory management functions in Central Supply
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of designated supply items
• Performs daily stock replenishment and weekly cycle counts
• Evaluates and recommends stock levels based upon historical supply use
• Records and reports any discrepancy or damage in shipment
• Checks and rotates supplies with expiration dates
• Removes outdated sterile supplies and returns them to origin for reprocessing, or secures sterile supplies as required
• Reviews charge codes of supplies during inventory process to ensure accuracy
• Ensures storage areas are orderly and organized
• Places routine orders in accordance with established guidelines
• Processes returns, researches back orders, resolves discrepancy issues, and expedites open orders
• Performs duties of batch control, i.e. Specialty Beds, SCD Machines, and other centrally controlled patient equipment billing

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Related experience in a hospital inventory/materials setting may be accepted in lieu of educational requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write and use basic math
• Inventory/stockroom related experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical supplies
• Knowledge of commercial and/or generic names of items processed in order to fill requests
• Data-entry skills
• Ability to use personal computer and various software applications
• Ability to operate a micro-based inventory control system
• Initiative and reactive problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong follow-through and organizational skills

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.