The Inventory Specialist is responsible for accurate and efficient counting, stocking, and auditing of consumable medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, surgical implants, instruments, and other hospital assets. The role requires extensive travel across the US.
Requirements
- Accurately capture inventory count data in the HITS program, utilizing Excel or paper count sheets as instructed by the Team Leader or other Inventory Management.
- Perform inventory counts, ensuring all items are accounted for and reported according to established policies.
- Maintain a high level of competency in using technology for inventory data capture, including the HITS application.
- Regularly communicate with the Team Leader regarding any issues with the HITS program and/or computer equipment.
- Assemble/disassemble and adjust inventory storage racks, carts, and shelving for supplies.
- Organize and stock inventory shelving as directed by the supervisor and hospital staff teams.
- Read data for supplies description, item number, par, and unit of measurement (uom).
- Pick one (1) each of supplies for each par location and label with a temporary label.
- Bin and stage supplies on carts with appropriate bin size and label.
- Label bins and carts.
- Follow procedures and protocols outlined in job orientation and training.
- Follow company procedures, guidelines, and standards in customer service, equipment utilization, and internet usage.
- Attend staff and training meetings for ongoing updates related to Field Operations.
- Communicate with the Team Leader daily to troubleshoot challenges.
- Collaborate daily with various teams while working on projects.
- Follow Inventory Counter procedures and protocols outlined in job orientation and training.
- Perform duties in a timely and effective manner, adhering to established company policies to achieve overall objectives.