Medical Inventory Specialist (1st Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM)

Baxter•Albany, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Inventory Specialist provides excellent customer service while conducting services outlined in the service agreement at Albany Medical Center. The role is responsible for inventory, delivery, retrieval, and coordination of medical equipment, as well as maintaining the facilities and products being managed. The position is listed as a first-shift role, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM; the description also states an ability to work Saturday and Sunday, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM. The specialist completes assigned daily activities, helps track and pull assets due for preventative maintenance, identifies and communicates equipment problems, and maintains a clean and safe work environment. The role requires safe movement of medical products within healthcare facilities, effective communication and time management, and the ability to perform duties with limited supervision while following safety, infection-control, and personal protective equipment requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be reliable and organized.
Ability to work within a team environment with an enthusiastic and positive work attitude.
Ability to comprehend company and customer guidelines for infection control.
Ability to perform essential duties safely, ergonomically, and ethically.
Ability to follow company and site requirements for personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform work duties with limited supervision.
Ability to stand, walk, and kneel for 6–8 hours per shift, and push, pull, and lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
Ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds using appropriate safety and ergonomic procedures.
Ability to work Saturday and Sunday, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

General computer knowledge, with intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet.
Previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service and conduct services outlined in the service agreement at Albany Medical Center.
Move and maneuver medical products within healthcare facilities using appropriate processes and safety techniques.
Manage equipment inventory, delivery, retrieval, and coordination.
Properly utilize and maintain facilities and managed products.
Assist with tracking and pulling assets due for preventative maintenance.
Complete assigned day-to-day activities.
Identify and communicate equipment problems to management or the Asset Coordinator.
Follow safety and compliance requirements, including timely completion of required learning modules.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including 5S activities; identify and correct safety concerns as necessary.
Communicate effectively and professionally with company and customer management and personnel.
Make effective time-management decisions to address customer satisfaction issues.
Follow company and site infection-control and personal protective equipment requirements.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage beginning on day one for eligible roles.
Basic life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
Family and medical leaves of absence.
Paid parental leave.
Commuting benefits.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare benefits.