Supply Chain Materials Specialist

OrthoWest; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNebraska seeks an Inventory Specialist to enforce inventory standards, audit results, and efficiently distribute supplies to departments.

You will process surgical casework, scan items, and restock central supply while maintaining safety and organization in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong sense of time, urgency, and organization.
• Ability to quickly prioritize tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work with a variety of team members, including operating room staff, physicians, and vendors.
• Willingness to cross-train on all aspects of the supply chain team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against packing slips or other documents, report shortages, and reject damaged goods.
• Promptly breakdown deliveries, sort and distribute supplies to the appropriate departments.
• Processes surgical casework and creating requisitions as needed.
• Scan and label incoming supplies.
• Pull supplies for patient case carts.
• Restocking specialty supply and implant carts.
• Restock goods for the Central Supply Room.
• Rotate and check supply and implant expiration dates.
• Assist with Bi-annual cycle/inventory counts.
• Looks for opportunities to standardize supplies.
• Routinely assesses opportunities to reduce supply costs.
• Train on MMIS application; completes data entry.
• Engage with vendors and drivers with a positive and respectful attitude.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean environment.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Attend mandatory educational programs.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission and participate in hospital-wide safety activities.
• Adjust to a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your manager.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MMIS

Job description

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of

Position Summary

of their performance to department KPI's. Lead's the team by putting inventory standards in place and auditing the results. Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: Any previous medical and inventory experience preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong sense of time, urgency, and organization.
• Ability to quickly prioritize tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work with a variety of team members, including operating room staff, physicians, and vendors.
• Willingness to cross-train on all aspects of the supply chain team.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against packing slips or other documents, report shortages, and reject damaged goods.
• Promptly breakdown deliveries, sort and distribute supplies to the appropriate departments.
• Processes surgical casework and creating requisitions as needed.
• Scan and label incoming supplies.
• Pull supplies for patient case carts.
• Restocking specialty supply and implant carts.
• Restock goods for the Central Supply Room.
• Rotate and check supply and implant expiration dates.
• Assist with Bi-annual cycle/inventory counts.
• Looks for opportunities to standardize supplies.
• Routinely assesses opportunities to reduce supply costs.
• Train on MMIS application; completes data entry.
• Engage with vendors and drivers with a positive and respectful attitude.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean environment.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Attend mandatory educational programs.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission and participate in hospital-wide safety activities.
• Adjust to a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your manager.

Physical Requirements

This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of up to 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and /or 10 to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are more than those for Light Work.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.