Inventory Specialist (Field Based)

AdaptHealth, LLC.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AdaptHealth is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage the inventory of home medical equipment. Key responsibilities include inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining records in the EMR system. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and previous medical supplies experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience with medical supplies.
• Five years of inventory control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory control of medical supplies and equipment.
• Ensure inventory levels are maintained and accurately reflected in the system.
• Conduct frequent audits of physical inventory.

Skills

Warehouse, shipping and receiving skills

Inventory tracking

Strong interpersonal skills

Decision making

Strong customer service skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Description

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At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives – out of the hospital and in their homes. We are actively recruiting in your area. If you are passionate about making a profound impact on the quality of patients’ lives, please click to apply, we would love to hear from you.

Inventory Specialist

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for the inventory control of all medical supplies and equipment as well as maintaining appropriate levels of inventory. Also responsible for organizations inventory, ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements and accuracy of quantities and locations of all inventory in the EMR system.

Job Duties:

• Manage Home Medical Equipment (HME) inventory within region to meet Cost of Goods budget
• Ensure HME inventory ordering and processing procedures are followed and maintained in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Manages inventory in the AdaptHealth EMR to ensure PAR levels are maintained and inventory locations are reflected correctly in the system.
• Enters new PAR levels and locations in the EMR, troubleshoots supply issues and system discrepancies
• Interacts with Warehouse Techs to assure PAR levels, shelf locations, and process flows are maintained and meet the operational needs and the individual warehouses.
• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
• Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory usage reports to purchasing and manager.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors and regional warehouse managers.
• Maintains accurate daily records of inventory distributed to regional warehouses.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or manager.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Assists with quarterly inventory counts and audits.
• Assures FIFO rules are being followed by completing monthly audits
• Assures warehouse and inventory 5S rules are being followed by completing monthly audits
• Accesses and distributes management reports related to inventory control and shipping data
• Responsible for identifying new products and facilitating communication of relevant information to Warehouse Techs.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating rotation out plan for old products to prevent product expiration.
• Responsible for maintaining open communication lines with leadership on stock levels and other pertinent information.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating all relevant forms and paperwork involved in the shipping and receiving of inventory.
• Receives, sorts, and inspects all incoming stock.
• Shelves all incoming stock maintaining item locations and organization. Identifying opportunities to reinforce and reeducate warehouse techs on FIFO principles.
• Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous materials handling.

Competency, Skills and Abilities:

• Warehouse, shipping and receiving skills
• Inventory tracking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Decision making
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment, be patient, accountable, proactive, take initiative and work effectively on a team
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Solid ability to learn new technologies and possess the technical aptitude required to understand flow of data through systems as well as system interaction
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and tasks
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license in the state of residence
• Previous experience with medical supplies

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of inventory control experience with a similar sized company.
• Exact job experience considered is inventory management in Health care or HME.

AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.