Inventory Coordinator Supply Chain

Position: Inventory Coordinator - FT - Days - Supply Chain
DHR Health - US:

TX:

Edinburg - Days

Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform a variety of clerical and manual tasks involved in maintaining inventory controls to include receiving, verifying, storing, and issuing various supplies, materials, and equipment.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school/GED required

• Working knowledge of medical terminology required

• Experience in material management and hospital experience preferred

• Computer knowledge is required

• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.

• Good written and verbal communication skills required.

• Ability to read, write and speak English

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians

• Valid Texas driver's license required

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Possess knowledge in the theory and application inventory control and distribution.

• Proficient in the preparation, set up and maintenance of inventory, equipment and supplies used for patient care.

• Stocks and maintains adequate inventory of supplies.

• Maintain competency to operate office machines and MMIS applications.

• Must have at least (2) year experience of inventory management.

• Prefer experience of inventory management in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practice.

• Assess inventory and PAR levels daily for Supply Chain Warehouses or other assigned areas.

• Prepares supply order based on inventory assessment and anticipated needs.

• Adjusts inventory levels as needed in Caduceus and maintains locations and updates as necessary. Demonstrates cost effectiveness by maintaining appropriate inventory levels.

• Researches and communicates status of all backordered items to end users and administrators when necessary.

• Submits supply order electronically utilizing the MMIS application.

• Receives and reconciles supply orders.

• Correctly labels and stocks supplies for assigned areas.

• Distributes supplies and fills stock orders, noting discrepancies.

• Organizes and retrieves all unused supplies and used equipment for credit, returns or re-distribution.

• Minimizes acquisition/delivery times of supplies by working efficiently.

• Exchanges and accurately restocks emergency and other designated procedure carts.

• Retrieves, decontaminates and processes minor hospital medical equipment.

• Ensure that supply locations are kept in a clean and orderly manner. Supplies are kept at least 6 inches from the floor and 18 inches from the ceiling. Cardboard is kept to a minimum. Bins are properly labeled and in their correct location.

• Must operate copy machine, facsimile machine, computer, and other office equipment.

• Prepares and executes monthly cycle counts for their own inventory as well as for additional supply locations. Researches discrepancies.

• Performs weekly rounds of inventory and sweeps for expired product. Responsible for the processing and disposition of all expired supplies.

• Manages sales reps via Rep Trax and insures that policy and procedure are followed accordingly.

• Works with department managers to assess supply needs and assist with meeting inventory management goals.

• Responsible for insuring that the general upkeep, maintenance, and log sheets for the vehicles are performed.

• Assists in training new employees and insures that they are proficient in their new duties.

• Proficient in utilization of GPO tools to maintain knowledge of appropriate subs and information related to inventory.

• Responsible for insuring the maintenance and safety of all department owned equipment and vehicles.

• Responsible for the accurate processing of all recalled items and inventory conversions to insure a seamless transition of use.

• Assists with the set ups of new facilities to insure supply needs are met.

• Assists with receiving discrepancies, tracks down lost packages, and researches errors.

• Assists with preparation and execution of bi-annual inventory, hospital-wide.

• Responsible for assessment, preparation and action response to…