Inventory Coordinator - Rochester Hills, MI

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Rochester Hills, MI

20h

About The Position

The Inventory Coordinator supports hospital operations by keeping the facility, stock rooms, and treatment areas organized and functional. The role manages inventory purchasing, receiving, stocking, counts, and audits, and helps ensure supplies and equipment are available for efficient veterinary care. It also provides opportunities to build technical knowledge in patient care and business management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Desire to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
Comprehension of basic medical terminology, abbreviations, and key medical terms.
Excellent communication with teammates and customers.
Ability to collaborate with the team and be transparent and respectful toward peers.
Enjoy working with animals and people.
Willingness to adapt to new scenarios, learn new techniques, and think outside the box.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, kneel, and work on the floor.
Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis, depending on hospital needs.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and personality types.

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory management.

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain the hospital, including cleaning, laundry, stocking, and inventory.
Participate in daily, weekly, monthly, and bi-annual inventory counts and audits of hospital products and supplies.
Order, receive, and stock inventory for treatment areas, exam rooms, the lobby, and stock rooms.
Monitor product turnover, rotation, and expiration dates; maintain Cubex; check weekly for expired stock and recalls; and report findings to the hospital manager.
Communicate backordered items after exhausting available vendors and resources.
Oversee equipment maintenance and logs, and advise hospital leadership when equipment needs repair or replacement.
Develop and maintain contacts with vendors, service representatives, and drug representatives.
Oversee workstation organization and cleanliness throughout the shift.
Maintain invoice logs according to DEA and regulatory manager requirements.
Maintain drug waste logs in accordance with DEA and regulatory manager requirements.
Oversee OSHA standards through stocking, sanitation, and safety equipment management.
Train to perform basic aspects of CPR according to RECOVER initiative guidelines.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
Learning and growth programs, including clinical and leadership programs, unlimited emergency medicine continuing education, and a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.