Inventory Associate

Banner Health • Mesa, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Associate provides supply receipt, delivery, and inventory management services to an assigned medical-center area or department. The role maintains supply availability for patient care by managing department supply locations and coordinating with clinical and other staff.

The position takes daily inventory of assigned storage areas or clinical department supply carts, replenishes supplies to established par levels, rotates stock, and keeps storage areas clean and orderly in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. It monitors usage, creates utilization reports, consults with clinical supply liaisons or other department staff, and recommends inventory or par-level changes. The associate also assists with special supply needs and may help departments procure equipment, and serves as a resource on supply methods and goods.

The role works independently under regular supervision, follows established procedures and guidelines, makes inventory-level decisions, and represents the organization when interacting with vendors. The posting describes this as an entry-level opportunity in supply chain and health care, with opportunity for growth. The position is based at Banner Desert in Mesa, Arizona, with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Understand inventory management tasks.
• Be able to work effectively with a computer-based inventory management system.
• Have accurate data-entry and keyboarding skills.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Read and interpret supply requisitions and equipment directions.
• Demonstrate effective customer-service skills.
• For Food Service area assignments, 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 with medical supplies or food supplies, as applicable, and/or hospital services; strongly preferred and may be required for some assignments.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Take daily inventory of assigned supply storage areas and/or clinical department supply carts.
• Requisition and restock supplies to par levels.
• Rotate stock and maintain a clean, orderly storage area in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor usage and create utilization reports.
• Consult with clinical supply liaisons or appropriate department staff and recommend changes to inventory and par levels.
• Assist with procurement of special supply needs and, when needed, equipment.
• Act as a resource for clinical or other related staff on supply methods and goods.
• Follow defined procedures and guidelines, make decisions about inventory levels, and represent the organization when interfacing with vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed