Surgical Inventory Specialist - 5162

Surgical Inventory Specialist

Surgical Inventory Specialist

Department: Surgical Services Admin

Hours: per diem

Position Summary

Responsible for ongoing maintenance of the surgical case cart inventory supplies for multiple departments. Acts as key resource to Surgical inventory Analyst and coordinates tasks of Surgical inventory assistant. Teamwork and good communication skills are critical for good outcomes

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inventory supplies on shelves and in multiple storage areas
• Manage order sheets
• Review inventory forecast report
• Order supplies for LDRP
• Daily ordering of disposable supplies
• Order new and replacement instruments
• Scope, specialty instruments and equipment repairs - contact vendor and coordinate return to vendor for repair
• Resolve back order issues
• Maintains expire log
• Coordinates with Inventory Analyst on low or no usage supplies
• Attends monthly Surgical Value Analysis, monthly Operational Value Analysis, weekly Inventory meeting, daily meeting with Surgical Inventory Analyst and daily CSS huddle
• Coordinate logistics for new items
• Point person for recalls of product stored in CSS
• Manage defective devices - contacts rep and follow up
• Maintain specialty inventory/orders
• Coordinates daily tasks for Surgical Inventory Assistant
• Resolves last minute stock outs
• All other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to lift in excess of 25-50 lbs
• Previous inventory experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Previous hospital inventory experience
• Computer skills, Google Lawson, Surginet, Cerner
• Ability to stay organized and to be self sufficient on a daily basis
• Ability to use inventory skills to optimize on hand quantities of supplies

Middlesex Health