Inventory Control Specialist (Per Diem)

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Orwigsburg, PA

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist orders and delivers supplies and maintains inventory control in assigned areas. The role communicates inventory problems to the Supervisor and relevant supply information to the appropriate department, enters Storeroom and Linen Room transactions into the computer system, and manages supply locations in clinical areas where applicable. This includes updating par papers, maintaining shelf labels, and rotating supplies. The Specialist also assists with product conversions, evaluations, and recalls. The position requires maintaining adequate stock turnover, processing supply and linen issues, returns, and credits, and coordinating with Purchasing when items are out of stock or low. The role also handles linen according to hospital policy and infection control standards and keeps assigned areas orderly and compliant with applicable requirements.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent; exceptions may be made for students still attending high school.
Accuracy in dealing with figures.
Inventory control background.

Nice To Haves

Prior computer experience.

Responsibilities

Order and control inventory in assigned areas.
Ensure an adequate stock turnover rate.
Enter supply and linen issues, returns, and credits into the computer.
Expedite out-of-stock or low-stock items with Purchasing and communicate their status to the Inventory Control Distribution Manager, Purchasing, and the user department.
Update par stock papers and maintain proper shelf labels for supplies in designated areas.
File requisitions and reports in an orderly manner.
Handle linen according to hospital policy and infection control standards.
Maintain a neat and orderly area according to EOC, DOH, and JCACHO requirements.
Assist with recalls, evaluations, and product conversions.
Manage supply locations in clinical areas where applicable, including rotating supplies.