INVENTORY CONTROL CLERK, SENIOR

Overview

To facilitate the movement of inventory of medical supplies and equipment and complete their timely delivery. This includes the specific patient-care and departmental-support materials and/or equipment, subject to customer need.  Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.

Qualifications

Education:

·       High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

N/A

Experience:

·       2 years or more of experience in the Inventory Control Clerk role or similar role at another organization

·       Previous experience with customer service, inventory control, or medical products and equipment is preferred.

·        Required experience with Microsoft Excel Required proficiency with Material Management Software (Lawson)

 

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·       Possesses good math and keyboarding skills.

·       Practice good verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills. 

·       Should be able to consistently conduct behavior in a controlled and professional manner that leads to good working relationships with co-workers, customers, patients, and visitors. 

·       Possesses the ability to regularly lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and safely operate material handling equipment including larger transport carts.

·       Be able to stay on feet for extended periods and walk extended distances. 

·       Be able to work under stress to provide maximum customer-service levels.

·       Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously while completing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

·       May have contact with needles, sharp instruments, or other puncture-causing items. 

·       Possible external and internal irritants such as cleaning agents, solutions, or gasses and may be exposed to infectious materials. 

·        Behavior should be as follows:

·       Conduct self in a cooperative and considerate manner, being mindful of patient/visitor/customer needs and impressions and affiliate department needs, impressions, policies, and procedures.

·       Observe and practice good "Guest Relations" skills.

·       Participate as a team member in achieving affiliate and department goals and objectives.

·       Act as a positive, cooperative department representative.

Responsibilities

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:

 

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do.  I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety.  I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.

 

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes -  I will continually advance my knowledge and skills.  I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities.  I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

 

• INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion  - I will respect others and show compassion.  I will behave honesty and ethically.  I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.

 

• STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability.  I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system.  I will promote healthier communities.

 

Task assignments will consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled physical inspections and cycle counts of inventory.
• Receives and stocks inventory materials, supplies, and equipment in the department.
• Picks and delivers re-supply inventory materials for par locations, scheduled orders, patient orders, special orders, etc. within accepted timeframes.
• Completes the necessary documentation associated with the receiving, stocking, distribution, and inventory of products and equipment.
• Enters inventory data into an electronic database for the purpose of tracking, monitoring, and documenting inventory levels and movement of durable equipment.
• Contacts other internal and external sources to secure inventory items, if necessary, and coordinates their delivery.
• Handles and transports floor-stock medications from Pharmacy to procedural area per the Medication Handling, Security, and Access by Non-licensed Hospital Staff Policy and Procedure.
• Anticipates and recognizes urgent situations, problems (or potential problems) while showing an awareness of and respondin