Inventory Associate

Banner Health • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides supply receipt, delivery, and inventory management services to an assigned area or department of the medical center or facility. At Banner University Phoenix, the Supply Chain Services department manages medical supplies, fulfills customer supply requests, replenishes code carts, handles incoming deliveries and tanks, and supports other supply chain functions. The Inventory Associate helps ensure that PAR locations are adequately managed to support patient care. The role involves working independently and as part of a team, providing customer service, and coordinating with multiple departments.

Requirements

• Understanding of inventory management tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with a computer-based inventory management system.
• Accurate data-entry and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret supply requisitions and equipment directions.
• Demonstrated effective customer-service skills.
• For Food Service assignments, ability 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 supplies (PAR carts), requisition and restock supplies to PAR levels, rotate stock, and maintain clean and orderly storage areas in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor usage, 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 applicable, equipment.
• Serve 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.
• Provide customer service and support supply requests and related Supply Chain Services functions.

What This Job Offers

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