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

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity Hospital is seeking an Inventory Specialist in Materials Management on a per diem basis in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on overseeing inventory, equipment, and supply levels in a computerized fashion.

You will coordinate with team members, manage par levels, and ensure optimal stock and substitutions to support patient care. Responsibilities include communicating needs, tracking back orders, coordinating recalls, and reconciling discrepancies to prevent impacts on care quality.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business/Computer Science preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in health care inventory operations.
• Computer software applications for inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Communicates needs to collaborating team members, orders supplies and optimizes efficiencies.
• Manages par levels and expiration dates with team members.
• Maintains product availability and coordinates with vendors for substitutions.
• Tracks back orders and plans with the team for alternatives.
• Coordinates recalls and substitutes; oversees inventory and variances.
• Receives and stores stock items and rotates inventory.
• Works with vendors and health care teams to introduce new products and improve efficiency.
• Documents changes and reconciles service-level and inventory discrepancies.

Education

Associate's Degree in Business/Computer Science

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

About Organization

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It's vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.