Inventory Technician

Division: Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division: Hospital

Req : 24326

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Evening

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary The Inventory Technician maintains accurate inventory counts in stocking locations and evaluates inventory levels, recommending adjustments based on historical supply use and the needs of patient care areas. The Inventory Technician reports to the Supervisor and/or Manager of Receiving and Distribution.

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's Mission:
  Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health's values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence
• Maintains accurate inventory counts in stocking location(s) as assigned by the Manager or his/her designee ("Manager") and in compliance with policies and procedures
• Assembles specialty carts as assigned; delivers supplies and equipment to all patient care areas as assigned
• Evaluates inventory levels and recommends adjustments based on historical supply use and the needs of the patient care area
• Communicates recommended inventory level adjustments, stock outs and back order status to appropriate Nursing staff representative and Manager
• Uses handheld barcode scanning device(s) to order and/or issue supplies for the assigned stocking location(s)
• Conducts cycle counts on a regular basis of all JIT and special order supplies as directed by the Manager
• Checks and regularly rotates supplies with expiration dates to the front of the storage location; removes outdated (expired) supplies from inventory stocking location(s) and disposes of them per manufacturer's instructions
• Maintains orderly, clean, and organized inventory locations

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math functions
• Inventory/stockroom related experience preferred
• Prefer knowledge of medical terminology and medical supplies
• Ability to operate powered pallet trucks and portable hydraulic equipment
• Ability to use personal computer and various software applications including:
  Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Detail-oriented with proven organizational and problem-solving skills
• Actively participates in staff in-service educational program when required

TBD

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.