Inventory Specialist - New Northeast Emergency Department

Lexington Medical Center • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lexington Health is seeking a highly motivated and creative Inventory Specialist to join their Emergency Department team. This role is crucial for maintaining optimal inventory levels and ensuring the smooth operation of the department. The Inventory Specialist will be responsible for inventorying, replenishing, and reconciling department par levels. This position will order, check in, and distribute department supplies, nourishment items, and equipment using Lexington Medical Center's systems. The role also involves responding to and prioritizing STAT and routine supply needs and distribution.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year of related work experience in Materials Management, or inventory distribution
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Requisition timely and cost-effective replenishment of supply items in all areas of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain accurate par levels for department supplies and nourishments.
• Expedite orders and when necessary, obtain items from alternate sources or alternate acceptable substitutes.
• Perform preventative maintenance tag inspections for department equipment and carts. Items with expired PM tags will be sent to the appropriate department for inspection.
• Perform appropriate stock rotation using first in first out principle. Ensure stocked products are not expired.
• Respond to STAT supply requests in an expedient and accurate manner.
• Maintain supply of sterile equipment and other medical supplies for department carts, and critical response boxes (respiratory, STEMI etc.) with essential supplies.
• Establish and maintain safe, neat, clean and orderly stock areas.
• Coordinate repairs of medical equipment and/or instruments with the appropriate persons, i.e. hospital Engineering Department, Biomedical Department or manufacturer.
• Investigate and return supplies and equipment for product recalls.
• Coordinate the initial inspection of any new medical equipment with Biomedical Department.
• Coordinate borrowing or lending of supplies and equipment between LMC and other area hospitals.
• Work in a collaborative relationship with other hospital departments and inventory staff.
• Assist in managing year-end inventory processes, procedures and documentation.
• Monitor inventory of disaster response suits and supplies in conjunction with Emergency the Preparedness Coordinator.
• Perform all other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan day one (LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%)
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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