Inventory Associate

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Associate position is a critical link between department leadership and the SCS store room, ensuring PAR locations are adequately managed for patient care. You will feel welcomed, appreciated and part of a family immediately your first day. As an Inventory Associate, your ability to provide customer service, work independently and as part of a team will be key to your success in your role. Bring your positive energy to our large and unique team! As an Inventory Associate, you may not help patients directly, but, your efforts ensure that the patients here get everything they need during their stay. You will have the opportunity to work with multiple departments, which allows for understanding of internal operations that many outside of this department do not have. University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics. This position provides supply receipt, delivery and inventory management services to an assigned area or department of the medical center or facility.

Requirements

An understanding of inventory management tasks and the ability to work effectively with a computer based inventory management system.
Requires accurate data entry and keyboarding skills, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, the ability to read and interpret supply requisitions and equipment directions.
Must have demonstrated effective customer service skills.
Positions in Food Service area must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Previous experience working with medical supplies or food supplies (as applicable) and/or hospital services is strongly preferred and may be required for some work assignments.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Takes a daily inventory of assigned supply storage area and/or clinical department supplies (Par Carts), requisitions and restocks supplies to par levels.
Rotates stock and maintains a clean and orderly storage area in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Monitors usage, creates utilization reports, consults with clinical supply liaison or appropriate department staff, recommends changes to inventory and par levels.
Assists with the procurement of special supply needs and may assist assigned department with the procurement of equipment.
Acts as a knowledge resource for clinical or other related staff in the area of supply methods and goods.
Works independently under regular supervision.
Follows defined procedures and guidelines.
Makes decisions about inventory levels.
Represents the interests of the organization when interfacing with vendors.