Inventory Control Specialist / HH-DME/ FT

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

About The Position

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview Responsible for inventory control, procurement and management of department supplies for assigned department/area. Builds relationships with vendors and other organizations to obtain supplies in appropriate quantities at the best possible price. Maintains records and dynamically adjusts par values as appropriate. Performs a variety of reporting duties to ensure appropriate supply utilization. Work closely with Value Analysis/Purchasing to improve department supply performance. Ensures accuracy of all patient supply charge items.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Must be at least 18 years of age Required
Experience with the supply process and distribution phases of inventory management in a hospital setting.
Knowledge of computerized inventory management and contract compliance procedures.
Analytical and negotiating skills
Mathematical skills necessary for algebraic conversions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Verbal and written communication skills sufficient/necessary to receive and deliver information accurately among Lab and MM staff and others.
Experience with typing keyboard/computer.
Ability to prioritize time and tasks according to the needs of patients and the department with minimum supervision and direction.

Nice To Haves

Previous purchasing/inventory control Preferred
Knowledge of medical terms or supplies Preferred

Responsibilities

Orders and maintains inventory supplies for the provision of the assigned department/area for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Adjusts quantities based on minimums or usage requirements utilizing appropriate supply chain management techniques
Effectively communicates with assigned department/area and MM staff to provide for supply needs
Reviews orders for completeness, ensuring order acceptance, backorders and appropriate pricing
Allocates appropriate space and organizes storage of supplies
Verifies all stock items issued to requisitioning departments are accurate. All adjustments are completed on a timely basis, (i.e. ASAP), to maintain an accurate inventory with an annual variance of no more than 0.5%
Reviews inventory levels to determine appropriateness of inventory items, item attributes, (reorder points/reorder quantities), in order to maintain high service levels and minimize stock outs.
Verifies the accuracy of the inventory receiving process. Reviews Lawson system to analyze and make necessary adjustments to receipt process errors.
Central Supply: Accurately completes all patient supply charges on a case by case basis Works collaboratively with VA/Purchasing to ensure proper pricing and terms.
Resolve invoice discrepancies as soon as possible with appropriate vendor
Makes correction or change to purchase orders through receipts or invoice authorization
Keeps appropriate invoice documentation in electronic filing system prior to forwarding to finance for payment.
Central Supply: Authorizes all payments of invoice in a timely manner and forwards to finance following approval. Central Supply: Responsible for maintaining inventory for product with limited shelf life and ensures proper rotation of all supply items to result in minimal loss to inventory value as a result of expiration. Central Supply: Communicates with the Materials Management and Cath Lab Administrative team regarding Cath Lab supply item shortages, changes in products, deleted products and pricing updates.
Maintains up to date shortage/backorder listing for Cath Lab department staff and MM management team.
Works with VA to identify suitable alternatives for evaluation by Cath Lab and MM management team
Provides supply updates on a routine basis and communicates anticipated shortage timelines Processes all department requisitions and ensures all documentation is complete. Responsible for tracking and documentation of required implants in the UDI tracking system.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section