Inventory Specialist I

Job Description:

This position is responsible for managing inventory activities for assigned departments or clinical programs. Key responsibilities include distributing and maintaining supplies to ensure that medical products, linens, and equipment are adequately stocked and ready for clinical use. The role also involves day-to-day management of inventory for the assigned department, facility, or clinical program, ensuring smooth operations and availability of necessary supplies.

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday

Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm

_ NO on-call_*

Essential Functions

• Coordinate inventory management activities to meet the needs of the facility or assigned clinical program.

• Demonstrate Inventory Specialist II proficiency in all applicable Supply Chain function areas.

• Perform inventory control on both stock and non-stock items (e.g., set par levels, identify and adjust to trends) for assigned inventory. Keep supplies binned and organized. Act as liaison with Field Logistics Management and clinical program.

• Work with assigned departments or clinical service lines to support supply logistics, including supply, equipment, and linen management.

• Order and deliver supplies for assigned department or clinical program using standard operating procedures, appropriate technology, and suppliers.

• Proactively interact with department clinicians and assume at least one specialty role (e.g., Huddle Board Coordinator, Team Training Coordinator, Kanban Coordinator).

• Ensure required documentation related to shipping & receiving, delivery, and tissue tracking is completed according to Intermountain policy and procedures.

• Communicate information concerning supply levels, new products, standardization, back orders, and product implementation to relevant stakeholders or clinical program staff.

• Be accountable for replenishment activity in assigned locations or clinical program using established SCO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure temperature-sensitive products are stored properly and delivered according to manufacturer and Intermountain guidelines.

• Manage Consignment or Vendor Managed Inventory according to SCO SOPs. Reconcile and manage inventory reports (e.g., negative on-hand, exception, unconfirmed, put away reports). Assist with inventory management initiatives and strategies to ensure processes are lean and effective.

• Coordinate the SCIS system to ensure distribution, inventory, receiving, departmental files, and reports are managed in accordance with auditing, accounting, and other regulatory agency requirements. Coordinate with the Business Applications Team to research and resolve SCIS-related questions or problems.

Skills

• Field Logistics Management

• Medical Supply Distribution

• Supply Chain Processes

• Warehouse Inventory Management

• Warehouse Management System (WMS)

• Excellent Team Player

• Continuous Improvement (CI)

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of related Field Logistics Management experience and one year of experience working within Intermountain Healthcare or a minimum of six months in the inventory specialist II title and have completed all the requirements for the established career progression program for the next level within the inventory titles.

• Experience in a role requiring strong attention to detail, accuracy, and dependability.

• Demonstrated ability to visually inspect boxes, packing slips, computed reports, and similar objects.

• Experience performing a role requiring effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and speak English clearly, follow verbal and written instructions, and understand customer communications.

• Experience using basic word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, e-mail, and scheduling applications.

• Demonstrated ability to use a pallet jack and other materials handling equipment (e.g., hand truck, carts).

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, etc. and to identify equipment and supplies.

• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing, operating telephones, and other office equipment.

• Expected to bend, lift, and carry patient files, documents, equipment, and supplies.

• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time while interacting with others or to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Location:

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.45 - $27.04

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