Inventory Associate

Banner Health • Ogallala, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Find your path in health care. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today. Ogallala offers one of Nebraska's most popular recreational areas Lake McConaughy, the state's largest lake. There are all sorts of activities here from boating, fishing and camping to viewing the diverse avian populations. West Wing Golf Club provides a relaxing 18-hole game through moguls and greens while a stroll down Main Street offers a glimpse into life in a 19th Century town. Ogallala Community Hospital is proud to be named a Top 100 out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals in the country. As a part-time Inventory Associate, your tasks consist of daily inventory in your assigned supply storage area. Reviewing supplies, requisitions and restock of supplies. Rotate stock and maintain a clean and orderly storage area. Check in freight from FedEx, UPS and other delivery vendors. Deliver requests to appropriate departments. Part Time 20hrs: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm or 10am-2pm Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. Ogallala Community Hospital combines tradition and technology in the charming small town of Ogallala, Nebraska. Our 18-bed facility is at the heart of a well-integrated, total care system from primary care to specialty care and is committed to meeting the health care needs of western Nebraska. Serving a patient population from newborns through geriatric patients, we operate a very busy outpatient clinic as well as a specialty clinic with a variety of visiting specialists, including cardiology, oncology, OB/GYN, podiatry, dermatology, bariatrics, pain management, and ophthalmology as well as a Retina Specialist. Our commitment to compassionate, innovative patient care is evidenced in our receiving accreditation from the Joint Commission as well as being recognized as an “age friendly facility”. We have received multiple awards including Safe Sleep Hospital Champion, Abusive Head Trauma Hospital Champion, Learned Breastfeeding Champion Award. We also provide a uniquely rewarding lifestyle for healthcare professionals. In fact, we are located just a few miles from the shore of beautiful Lake McConaughy, Nebraska's largest body of water. With more than 100 miles of shoreline and white sand beaches you'll enjoy recreational opportunities for all seasons. POSITION SUMMARY 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.

Benefits

• Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health.
• This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.
• Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED