Inventory Specialist II

Wellstar Health System•Marietta, GA

17h

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist II works under the direction of the Supply Supervisor and site manager. The role is responsible for assessing and replenishing supplies for nursing and procedural units at Wellstar hospital facilities with more than 299 licensed beds. Duties include replenishing and distributing supplies across perpetual and non-perpetual inventory locations, supporting clinicians, and solving problems. The employee must be able to work independently and as part of a group. Where applicable, work hours may need to shift by 1–2 hours based on facility demand; the job description states that 30 days’ notice is provided for schedule changes. The role also provides customer service and supports safety, quality, shipping, and receiving activities. This includes managing stock and equipment, checking and documenting expired products, maintaining compliant supply areas, coordinating transportation of goods between Wellstar sites, and handling pharmaceuticals within the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in supply inventory and replenishment.
At least 1 year of experience in customer service.
Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English.
Technical skills to operate a PC and handheld devices.
Ability to interact with clinicians and other hospital personnel.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare environment.
Knowledge of medical supply terminology.

Responsibilities

Assess and replenish supplies for nursing and procedural units.
Check stock status and back orders, and contact the Consolidated Service Center to request Code Red or urgent shipments.
Check expiration dates and rotate stock during daily replenishment.
Retrieve, issue, and maintain minor equipment.
Process perpetual inventory where applicable.
Fulfill supply and equipment requests.
Enter inventory decrements and conduct storeroom issues and returns.
Communicate effectively and courteously with customers, meet or exceed their expectations, and serve as a liaison between customers and suppliers.
Document expired items, quantify their value, and dispose of sharps and expired products properly in accordance with Joint Commission regulations.
Ensure supply areas comply with Joint Commission regulations and are maintained and clearly labeled for safety.
Retrieve outbound freight from customers.
Create, schedule, and track transportation of goods between Wellstar sites using internal or external courier services.
Maintain a transportation log of outbound freight.
Receive, handle, and transport pharmaceuticals throughout the facility.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.