Clinical Inventory Specialist (School of Dentistry)

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Clinical Inventory Specialist leads the end-to-end execution of clinical financial transactions for a defined set of client departments, including requisitioning, purchasing, payment processing, and financial reporting. The role is responsible for accurate and timely execution, monitoring, and reporting of clinical financial transactions across assigned departments. The Specialist also assists with central inventory management and verifies the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders.

Requirements

Knowledge of institutional clinical and financial administration policies, procedures, and practices, as well as governmental and institutional regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of clinical finance and procurement principles, concepts, practices, systems, and policies, and apply them in complex and varied situations.
Knowledge of inventory management methods, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid Texas driver's license and a clear driving record.

Responsibilities

Process common clinical financial transactions, including reimbursements, purchase requisitions, internal transfers, and payments to individuals.
Maintain clinical transaction documentation and confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with UT Health San Antonio and clinic policies and procedures.
Review and respond to financial process inquiries received by phone, email, or service desk.
Uphold business process best practices through consistent monitoring, reviewing, and training.
Research unidentified correspondence and forward it as needed.
Identify recurring issues and questions, escalate them to the Clinical Resources Lead to implement solutions, and participate in business process improvement exercises by integrating customer recommendations.
Review client accounts to confirm expenditures are appropriately and accurately accounted for.
Assist with central inventory management and verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance, offered free for employees.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options through Superior Vision Services.
Disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care and health care expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through TRS or ORP, plus voluntary retirement programs.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours annually based on years of service.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
12 paid holidays each year.
Employee discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.