Southeast Health

Inventory Specialist

Southeast Health  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description Summary

Proficient in all duties from the following areas:

  • Distribution - Counts, pulls and delivers all stock and non-stock items to predetermined locations and delivers to requesting departments;
  • Courier - Performs daily pick-up and delivery of various items with an emphasis on safety and customer service;
  • Central Supply - Delivers supplies and medical equipment to various areas. Retrieves requisitions via electronic ordering and phone systems. Decontaminates stores and assists in maintaining of medical equipment. Maintains, stocks, delivers and decontaminates various carts needed for patient use.

Job Description

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • High school diploma or GED required; Associates Degree preferred;
  • Certified Materials & Resource Professional certification preferred;
  • Three years supply chain management experience preferred;
  • Experience in automated supply chain management applications programs;
  • Hands on proficient experience in ERP/MMIS systems plus all Microsoft applications;
  • Valid driver’s license.

Language/Communication & Skills:

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to be able to communicate in an emergency situation;
  • Experience in automated supply chain management applications programs;
  • Goal oriented, emphasis on creating efficiencies, reducing costs and improving quality of patient care delivery;
  • Ability to work independently in responsible and effective manner with minimal direct supervision.

Central Supply Responsibilities:

  • Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for availability on the units in which they will be used;
  • Assists clinical staff with knowledge of supplies stocked in department;
  • Delivers requested supply items and equipment to the user location;
  • Picks up soiled equipment, cleans, disinfects and stores for use, according to established guidelines:
  • Ensure specialty beds are available for patient use.
  • Enters patient charges/credits into hospital charge system.
  • Accurately stocks crash carts and isolation carts.
  • Accurately files and maintains all crash cart records.
  • Responds with patient and non-patient emergencies according to policies and procedures, as well as job requirements.

Distribution Responsibilities:

  • Inventories areas by counting the difference between the maximum levels and actual on hand quantities;
  • Pulls items from inventory per pick ticket and replenishes supply areas;
  • Verifies or fills out request for supplies from various departments;
  • Pulls items from stocking locations per requisition pick tickets;
  • Delivers requested supply items to the user location;
  • Informs supervision of any out-of-stock items needed;
  • Straightens all supply items for neatness in appearance and ease of access;
  • Makes sure that supply items are up off of the floors and are in the appropriate location at all times;
  • Makes sure that all items are rotated properly by date with the oldest date first;
  • Removes all out-of-date items from stocking locations;
  • Removes empty boxes and or containers from storage locations, disposing in appropriate waste receptacles.

Courier Responsibilities:

  • Accurately pulls requested items from inventory per pick ticket;
  • Accurately pulls all non-stock items staged for delivery;
  • Delivers all requested items to external clinics in a timely fashion;
  • Completes all necessary delivery forms and paperwork;
  • Maintains a professional working relationship with the external clinics staff;
  • Maintains assigned company vehicle in a clean and safe working condition;
  • Demonstrates safe and courteous driving behavior.

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Regular

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Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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About Southeast Health

Since opening its doors in 1957, Southeast Health has provided for the changing healthcare needs of the growing communities it serves which includes about 600,000 residents neighboring communities and counties of Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Our progress represents the culmination of distinguished service by dedicated board members, physicians, employees and volunteers, and a supportive community.

It takes more than technology and a modern facility to treat people. It takes a team of dedicated, well-trained professionals to continually deliver quality healthcare. Employing about 2,500, Southeast Health is recognized as one of the largest employers in the region and is proud of its reputation of providing a positive and responsive work environment. Southeast Health's medical staff consists of more than 225 active members and just over 400 total members either board certified or board prepared in specialties representing virtually every area of medicine.

Through innovation and sustained performance, Southeast Health, a 420-bed regional referral center, has achieved the reputation of providing the best diagnostic, clinical, surgical and patient care services available in the region.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Dothan, Alabama
Year Founded
1957
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