Inventory Specialist

Southeast Health•Dothan, AL

37d

About The Position

Proficient in all duties from the following areas: • Distribution - Counts, pulls and delivers all stock and non-stock items to predetermined locations and delivers to requesting departments; • Courier - Performs daily pick-up and delivery of various items with an emphasis on safety and customer service; • Central Supply - Delivers supplies and medical equipment to various areas. Retrieves requisitions via electronic ordering and phone systems. Decontaminates stores and assists in maintaining of medical equipment. Maintains, stocks, delivers and decontaminates various carts needed for patient use.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Valid driver’s license
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to be able to communicate in an emergency situation
Experience in automated supply chain management applications programs
Goal oriented, emphasis on creating efficiencies, reducing costs and improving quality of patient care delivery
Ability to work independently in responsible and effective manner with minimal direct supervision

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred
Certified Materials & Resource Professional certification preferred
Three years supply chain management experience preferred
Hands on proficient experience in ERP/MMIS systems plus all Microsoft applications

Responsibilities

Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for availability on the units in which they will be used
Assists clinical staff with knowledge of supplies stocked in department
Delivers requested supply items and equipment to the user location
Picks up soiled equipment, cleans, disinfects and stores for use, according to established guidelines
Ensure specialty beds are available for patient use.
Enters patient charges/credits into hospital charge system.
Accurately stocks crash carts and isolation carts.
Accurately files and maintains all crash cart records.
Responds with patient and non-patient emergencies according to policies and procedures, as well as job requirements.
Inventories areas by counting the difference between the maximum levels and actual on hand quantities
Pulls items from inventory per pick ticket and replenishes supply areas
Verifies or fills out request for supplies from various departments
Pulls items from stocking locations per requisition pick tickets
Delivers requested supply items to the user location
Informs supervision of any out-of-stock items needed
Straightens all supply items for neatness in appearance and ease of access
Makes sure that supply items are up off of the floors and are in the appropriate location at all times
Makes sure that all items are rotated properly by date with the oldest date first
Removes all out-of-date items from stocking locations
Removes empty boxes and or containers from storage locations, disposing in appropriate waste receptacles.
Accurately pulls requested items from inventory per pick ticket
Accurately pulls all non-stock items staged for delivery
Delivers all requested items to external clinics in a timely fashion
Completes all necessary delivery forms and paperwork
Maintains a professional working relationship with the external clinics staff
Maintains assigned company vehicle in a clean and safe working condition
Demonstrates safe and courteous driving behavior.