Per Diem Inventory Control Specialist

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible supply clerical tasks to include: maintaining and analyzing inventory and stock records, making recommendations for adjustments of stock levels, initiating requisitions for replenishment of supplies, checking merchandise received against purchase order descriptions, editing requisitions, and processing reports of goods received. Conducts periodic inventories of supplies. Processes and maintains records showing present location, transfer or disposal of property or goods. Schedules or coordinates the delivery of supplies or equipment.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from high school
• Two (2) years experience in purchasing and/or inventory control
• Must demonstrate knowledge of automated inventory tracking systems
• Knowledge of methods and practices of receiving, storing and issuing materials, tools, equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of inventory control record keeping practices and procedures
• Knowledge of units of weights and measures and standard terminology
• Knowledge of suppliers of materials required by the department to which assigned
• Knowledge of shipping requirements and methods
• Knowledge of medical supplies and brand names
• Knowledge of personal computers and associated software applications
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of tools related to the work
• Knowledge of business arithmetic
• Knowledge of record keeping principles and practices
• Knowledge of department and hospital safety principles and practices
• Knowledge of patient rights
• Knowledge of infection control policies and practices
• Knowledge of handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials
• Knowledge of department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures
• Skill in performing accurate receipt, storage and issuance of materials, supplies and equipment
• Skill in maintaining accurate inventory control records
• Skill in safely using and maintaining hand and power tools and material handling equipment related to the work
• Skill in making accurate arithmetic calculations
• Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Skill in communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties
• Skill in efficient, effective and safe use of equipment
• Mobility to work in a typical stores or warehouse setting, including the operation of standard office equipment
• Stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Strength to lift and maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment
• Vision to read printed materials including a VDT screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone
• Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects

Nice To Haves

• Current forklift certification

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and analyzing inventory and stock records
• Making recommendations for adjustments of stock levels
• Initiating requisitions for replenishment of supplies
• Checking merchandise received against purchase order descriptions
• Editing requisitions
• Processing reports of goods received
• Conducting periodic inventories of supplies
• Processing and maintaining records showing present location, transfer or disposal of property or goods
• Scheduling or coordinating the delivery of supplies or equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED