Inventory Specialist OR - Unity Hospital, Materials Management (Per Diem, Days)

Rochester Regional Health; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks an Inventory Specialist for Unity Hospital, Materials Management, Per Diem, daytime hours. The role manages inventory, equipment and supply levels in a computerized environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, maintaining par levels, tracking expirations, recalls, and substitutions, and ensuring accurate stock while supporting cost-efficient operations across the department.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent preferred.
• 3–5 years of healthcare inventory experience.
• Experience with inventory control software or systems.

Responsibilities

• Communicates needs to team members, orders supplies, and optimizes procurement processes.
• Addresses par levels and expiration dates with the team.
• Maintains product availability and works with vendors to ensure stock and substitutions; tracks back orders.
• Coordinates recall programs and substitute products.
• Plans, conducts, and oversees inventory and variances.
• Receives and stores stock, including rotation of stock.
• Collaborates with vendors to introduce new products that improve safety and financial efficiency, and communicates changes to the team.
• Reconciles service-level and inventory discrepancies to avoid impact on patient care.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Business/Computer Science

Tools

Inventory software

MS Office

Job description

JOB TITLE: Inventory Specialist OR - Unity Hospital, Materials Management (Per Diem, Days)

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

DEPARTMENT: Materials Management

SCHEDULE: M-F, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

SUMMARY

The Inventory Specialist oversees inventory, equipment, and supply levels in a computerized fashion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates needs to collaborating team members, orders supplies, and optimizes efficiencies in supply management processes.
• Systematically addresses par levels and expiration dates in conjunction with team members.
• Maintains product availability, works with vendors as appropriate to ensure adequate levels and/or appropriate substitutions are maintained, tracks back orders and works with collaborating team members on alternate planning.
• Coordinates recall programs and substitute products.
• Plans, conducts, and oversees inventory and variances.
• Responsible for receiving and storing of stock items, including rotation of stock.
• Coordinates efforts to work with vendors and health care team to introduce new products that improve evidence-based practice changes and/or safety compliance, as well as improve financial efficiency opportunities and communicates all changes effectively to team members.
• Reconciles all service-level and inventory discrepancies as they arise to prevent an impact to level of care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree in Business/Computer Science preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in health care inventory operations, including materials management systems preferred.
• Computer software applications for inventory control.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$19.75 - $27.25

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.