Inventory Specialist

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for the overall receiving, storage, and distribution of freight procedures within the organization. The Inventory Specialist has frequent contact with the entire organization’s staff members/vendors and must have exceptional customer service skills and always put the customer first. This position is the main contact for the organizations supply and receiving needs. Individual is responsible for ensuring that all items are received into the organization MMIS system and stocked in a safe and efficient manner.Duties include but are not limited to:Maintain PAR levels within stockroom locations throughout the Enterprise including Fergus Falls and Elbow Lake.Delivers supplies and patient equipment on an Ad-Hoc base.Communicates changes to department lead and other departments as needed.Keeps a clean and organized environment within all stockrooms.Assists in receiving and inspects items through quality checks.Thoroughly inspects stockroom for recalls, outdates, quality checks, and proper PAR levels.Assists with maintaining proper system maintenance on inventory levels.Makes it a priority to ensure departments are receiving proper supplies when needed while providing superior customer service.Assists with maintaining patient chargeable items with the stockroom supply.Other duties as assigned.Hours/ShiftsCasual (less than 32 hours biweekly) with requirement to support supply operations across all Enterprise locations including Fergus Falls and Elbow Lake.CompensationHourly Wage Range: $20.03 - $25.64. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.Benefit OfferingsLake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For eligible new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.EEOCLake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.Education/Special Skills: High school graduate or equivalent degree preferred. Nursing Assistant experience preferred. Two years of experience in hospital products or distribution operations desirable.Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.Must be able to work according to the schedule. #J-18808-Ljbffr