Supply Inventory Specialist Surgical Services - Reuben Cooley, Inc.

POSITIONSUMMARY
Orders and maintains par levels for inventory in the Surgical Services Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Understands and adheres to the Client Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.

• Conducts inventory counts, orders, and restocks items on a daily basis.

• Maintains inventory levels based on current usage and par levels set by the Surgical Services Materials & Business Manager (SSMBM).

• Works closely with the SSMBM and Nursing to ensure adequate levels of supplies are always available on the shelves.

• Reviews the Operating Room, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Endoscopy department procedure schedules on a daily basis and ensures product availability.

• Places requisitions for supply orders through Meditech.

• Restocks shelves on a first in, first out basis and ensures product is kept neat, organized, and easily accessible.

• Works with the Purchasing Department to confirm orders and product availability.

• Proactively checks for product backorders, communicates and provides updates to the SSMBM and Nursing.

• Serve as specific and dedicated Service Line Liaisons- works closely with the Operating Room Service Line Leaders for service updates, inventory concerns, and product backorders.

• Perform and assist in the Surgical Services annual inventory count.

• Accepts and documents shipments of human donated tissue in accordance with Client, the New York Department of Health, and the Joint Commission standards.

• Maintains a clean and safe environment for all staff members and patients.

• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and in-services as appropriate.

• Completes annual department and hospital competency requirements and documents appropriately on Client Competency/Education Record.

• Adheres to all Client policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual occupational health requirements.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma required.

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• 2-4 years' experience in a health care setting preferred.

• Previous Materials Management experience preferred.

• Basic or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel required.

• Knowledge of Meditech system preferred.