Supply Chain Inventory Associate - Per Diem - JDCH

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital West is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage medical/surgical supplies, equipment, and code carts, ensuring timely delivery and proper handling while reconciling patient charges.

You will support stock levels, perform regular inventory, operate Lawson system, and collaborate with clinical staff and Supply Chain Management to maintain service levels.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• One year of Supply Chain related experience preferred; healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, decontaminates, and processes durable medical equipment for circulation throughout the facility.
• Maintains par-stock levels and uses computer systems; liaises between clinical staff and Supply Chain Management.
• Distributes medical supplies and equipment to patient care areas while monitoring inventory levels.
• Maintains integrity and labeling of carts and Pyxis cabinets; stocks and replenishes supplies.
• Receives, picks, packs and stocks inventory and prepares procedural trays and carts.
• Performs regular inventory and quality assurance on hospital equipment.
• Supports workflow of supply chain inventory and distribution; analyzes automation processes.
• Provides high level of customer service and professional conduct with internal/external customers.

Skills

Accountability

Analysis & Decision Making

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Organization Skills

Project Management

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Team Work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Lawson

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:

• Collects, decontaminates, and processes durable medical equipment for circulation throughout the facility. Assures timely availability of safe patient care equipment.
• 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.
• Distributes medical supplies and equipment to patient care areas, while monitoring specific products to assure appropriate levels in order not to affect patient care.
• Maintains the integrity, labeling, stocking, and outdating of specialty carts and Pyxis supply cabinets.
• 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.
• Participates in regular inventory for assigned areas.
• Performs scheduled quality assurance checks on various hospital equipment.
• Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• 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.
• Supports the overall workflow of supply chain inventory and distribution, by analyzing and troubleshooting automation process, Lawson, and handheld devices for functionality and accuracy.
• Maintains the proper and appropriate professional and ethical relationships with external and internal customers. Provides the highest level of customer service.

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