Supply Chain Inventory Associate - FT - Days - MHW

Memorial Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage the labeling, stocking and incoming/outgoing supplies across patient care areas. You will ensure accuracy in par levels and support efficient distribution of medical supplies, equipment and Pyxis cabinets.

You will work with Lawson and handheld devices, maintaining high standards of customer service while liaising with clinical staff and Supply Chain Management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• One year of Supply Chain related experience preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity, labeling, stocking, and outdating of specialty carts and Pyxis supply cabinets.
• Distribute medical supplies and equipment to patient care areas and monitor product levels.
• Use inventory systems and perform par-stock maintenance and issuance/credits.
• Collect and process durable medical equipment for circulation in the facility.
• Accurately receive, pick, pack and stock inventories and prepare procedural trays.
• Provide excellent customer service and liaison between clinical staff and Supply Chain Management.
• Support workflow by troubleshooting automation, Lawson, and handheld devices.
• Restock supplies daily and adjust inventory par levels as needed.
• Perform scheduled quality assurance checks on hospital equipment.

Skills

Accountability

Analytics

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Project management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawson ERP

Inventory software

Job description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Responsible for functions associated with inventory control and distribution, maximizing quality, minimizing costs supporting goals within system supply chain objectives. This role will ensure the highest level of customer service, timely delivery and proper handling of medical/surgical supplies, medical equipment, emergency supplies and code carts, in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Accountable for timely reconciliation of patient charges and credits.

Responsibilities:

Maintains the integrity, labeling, stocking, and outdating of specialty carts and Pyxis supply cabinets.

Distributes medical supplies and equipment to patient care areas, while monitoring specific products to assure appropriate levels in order not to affect patient care.

Conducts physical inspections and performs all duties related to par-stock maintenance utilizing computer systems and software. Develops knowledge of medical supplies stocked within the department to include usage in treatment of patients. Acts as a liaison between clinical staff and Supply Chain Management department.

Collects, decontaminates, and processes durable medical equipment for circulation throughout the facility. Assures timely availability of safe patient care equipment.

Accurately receives, picks, packs and stocks inventory materials and supplies to include preparation of procedural trays and carts to designated areas within the facility. Validates the process of perpetual inventory items, issues and credits materials from the inventory management system.

Maintains the proper and appropriate professional and ethical relationships with external and internal customers. Provides the highest level of customer service.

Supports the overall workflow of supply chain inventory and distribution, by analyzing and troubleshooting automation process, Lawson, and handheld devices for functionality and accuracy.

Restocks supplies daily and rotates inventory while supporting accurate and established inventory levels. Generates orders/requisitions as needed. Identifies excess inventory and processes returns, when needed, for credit. Reviews and recommends inventory par level adjustments for management approval.

Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.

Performs scheduled quality assurance checks on various hospital equipment.

Participates in regular inventory for assigned areas.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (5), PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of Supply Chain related experience preferred. Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 40%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 80%
• Fire Risk = 60%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 80%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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