Operations Technician

MedVet; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MedVet, a leading veterinarian organization, seeks an Operations Technician to manage inventory and support medical teams. This entry-level full-time role involves ensuring proper inventory management, timely ordering of supplies, and effective communication with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency. A background in inventory management or veterinary services is preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Pet Discounts

Elective Short-Term Disability

Life and Accident Insurance

Qualifications

• Inventory management experience preferred in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and handle pressure.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and supplies crucial for operational needs.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely ordering.
• Track backorders and communicate effectively regarding shipment issues.

Skills

Inventory Management

Communication

Detail Oriented

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience in healthcare environment

Veterinary experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

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Description

MedVet is the leading veterinarian owned and led network of specialty and emergency hospitals and urgent cares dedicated to delivering exceptional care and a deeply supportive experience to pets and their loving families, referring veterinarians, and our team members.

Description

MedVet is the leading veterinarian owned and led network of specialty and emergency hospitals and urgent cares dedicated to delivering exceptional care and a deeply supportive experience to pets and their loving families, referring veterinarians, and our team members.

The Operations Technician is responsible for proper inventory management in the hospital (i.e. ordering, receiving, rotation, cycle counts, inventory adjustments) to ensure our healthcare team has the prescriptions, supplies, and equipment needed to deliver care to our patients.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creates and submits orders to our centralized purchasing team based on par levels and order frequency.
• Facilitates local purchases as required.
• Works collaboratively with clinical managers and leadership teams in their hospital to determine weekly orders for consistent and timely processing.
• Responsible for tracking and communication of backorder products and/or products with very short expiration dating (i.e. blood products)
• Receives shipments, matches them to purchase orders, and receives inventory in our hospital management system timely and accurately.
• Delivers inventory to proper departments and stocks Central Supply while keeping proper inventory rotation, organization, and cleanliness.
• Communicates shipment issues in a timely manner to Purchasing for quick resolution.
• Communicates backorders or other delays in product receipt to the hospital. Works with hospital leaders to identify alternative products in these instances.
• Approves and codes vendor invoices for service or inventory received and submit for payment.
• Completes accurate transactions in hospital management system for inventory used in-house, expired drugs, transfers, returns to vendor, and other as needed.
• Completes daily cycle counts to maintain inventory integrity 100% throughout the month.
• Works alongside Operations Partner to analyze and explain inventory variances.
• Facilitates repairs of smaller medical equipment and maintains repair tickets in asset management system.
• Complies with regulatory agencies requirements. This includes but is not limited to DEA, SBOP, FDA, OSHA, etc.
• Maintains inventory of controlled substances including checking into management system, daily audits, and final destruction.
• Completes monthly calibration of in-house laboratory equipment.
• Assists on coordinating transport needs between hospitals, as requested.
• Completes assigned projects to improve hospital processes.
• Participates in new hire orientation and Doctor Onboarding processes for Operations.
• Functions as the hospital point of contact for the operations team during normal business hours.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Inventory experience preferred within a healthcare environment
• Veterinary experience a plus
• Works successfully as a team member and autonomously
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Detail oriented, quality focused, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrates sense of urgency while maintaining composure
• Able to work standing for long periods of time with frequent stooping or bending.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Strong acumen with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other various software platforms.
  
  
  

Perks and Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Vision and Dental
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Pet Discounts
• Elective Short-Term Disability
• Life and Accident Insurance
  
  
  

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization; therefore, employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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