Inventory Associate

Banner Health • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Inventory Associate provides supply receipt, delivery, and inventory management services to an assigned area or department of a medical center or facility. The role is a key link between department leadership and the Supply Chain Services storeroom, ensuring that PAR locations are adequately managed to support patient care. The position is described as an entry-level opportunity to gain experience in supply chain and health care, with opportunities for growth.

The Inventory Associate takes daily inventory of assigned supply storage areas and/or clinical department supplies, requisitions and restocks supplies to par levels, rotates stock, and maintains a clean and orderly storage area in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The role monitors usage, creates utilization reports, consults with clinical supply liaisons or department staff, and recommends changes to inventory and par levels. It may also assist with procurement of special supply needs and equipment. The associate works independently under regular supervision, follows defined procedures and guidelines, makes inventory-level decisions, and represents the organization when interfacing with vendors.

The position is based at Banner University Tucson and works Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The role involves working with multiple departments and providing customer service to staff; although it may not involve direct patient contact, it helps ensure patients receive needed supplies during their stay.

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 positions in Food Service, 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; this may be required for some work 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 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 applicable, equipment.
• Act as a resource for clinical or other related staff on supply methods and goods.
• Work independently under regular supervision, follow defined procedures and guidelines, and make inventory-level decisions.
• Represent the organization's interests when interfacing with vendors.

What This Job Offers

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