Inventory Specialist - Surgery

101 Southeast Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health is hiring for a courier/central supply role in the distribution system. The position involves delivering supplies and equipment to hospital units and external clinics, with emphasis on safety and customer service.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and strong knowledge of supply chain processes. A valid driver’s license and ERP/MMIS experience are preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for growth in a large academic health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Certified Materials & Resource Professional certification preferred.
• Three years supply chain management experience preferred.
• Experience in automated supply chain management applications programs.
• Hands-on proficiency with ERP/MMIS systems and MS Office.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory for unit stock and replenishes supplies.
• Delivers supplies and equipment to user locations on units.
• Delivers to external clinics in a timely fashion.
• Operates safely and documents deliveries and charges.
• Assists clinical staff with knowledge of stocked supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of carts and storage areas.

Skills

English communication

Safety and customer service

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Certified Materials & Resource Professional

Tools

ERP/MMIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

• Distribution - Counts, pulls and delivers all stock and non-stock items to predetermined locations and delivers to requesting departments;
• Courier - Performs daily pick-up and delivery of various items with an emphasis on safety and customer service;
• Central Supply - Delivers supplies and medical equipment to various areas. Retrieves requisitions via electronic ordering and phone systems. Decontaminates stores and assists in maintaining of medical equipment. Maintains, stocks, delivers and decontaminates various carts needed for patient use.

Job Description Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or GED required;
• Associates Degree preferred;
• Certified Materials & Resource Professional certification preferred;
• Three years supply chain management experience preferred;
• Experience in automated supply chain management applications programs;
• Hands on proficient experience in ERP/MMIS systems plus all Microsoft applications;
• Valid driver’s license.

Language/Communication & Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to be able to communicate in an emergency situation;
• Experience in automated supply chain management applications programs;
• Goal oriented, emphasis on creating efficiencies, reducing costs and improving quality of patient care delivery;
• Ability to work independently in responsible and effective manner with minimal direct supervision.

Central Supply Responsibilities

• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for availability on the units in which they will be used;
• Assists clinical staff with knowledge of supplies stocked in department;
• Delivers requested supply items and equipment to the user location;
• Picks up soiled equipment, cleans, disinfects and stores for use, according to established guidelines: Ensure specialty beds are available for patient use.
• Enters patient charges/credits into hospital charge system.
• Accurately stocks crash carts and isolation carts.
• Accurately files and maintains all crash cart records.
• Responds with patient and non-patient emergencies according to policies and procedures, as well as job requirements.

Distribution Responsibilities

• Inventories areas by counting the difference between the maximum levels and actual on hand quantities;
• Pulls items from inventory per pick ticket and replenishes supply areas;
• Verifies or fills out request for supplies from various departments;
• Pulls items from stocking locations per requisition pick tickets;
• Delivers requested supply items to the user location;
• Informs supervision of any out-of-stock items needed;
• Straightens all supply items for neatness in appearance and ease of access;
• Makes sure that supply items are up off of the floors and are in the appropriate location at all times;
• Makes sure that all items are rotated properly by date with the oldest date first;
• Removes all out-of-date items from stocking locations;
• Removes empty boxes and or containers from storage locations, disposing in appropriate waste receptacles.

Courier Responsibilities

• Accurately pulls requested items from inventory per pick ticket;
• Accurately pulls all non-stock items staged for delivery;
• Delivers all requested items to external clinics in a timely fashion;
• Completes all necessary delivery forms and paperwork;
• Maintains a professional working relationship with the external clinics staff;
• Maintains assigned company vehicle in a clean and safe working condition;
• Demonstrates safe and courteous driving behavior.

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Equal Employment Employer

Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.