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Inventory Control Specialist II

Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Mar 2026

About the role

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Department: Store Room

Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Materials Manager. The Inventory Control Specialist's primary job function is to fill and distribute departmental orders and emergency orders, utilizing hand held computers to PAR level all supplies at hospital daily, and manages daily back order process through ORMED's back order audit system. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Licensure:

• BMVL required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC insurance carriers)

• BLS/AED training course within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

• Warehouse inventory control experience preferred.

 

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 

1. Performs daily PAR leveling activities in the departments (Surgery, nursing units, ED, RT) by utilizing hand held computers to scan appropriate items and determine quantity and replenish.

2. Fills and distributes emergency orders, department orders, and par level replenishment and manages back orders.

3. Weekend on-call and off-hours to cover essential warehouse functions.

4. Assists in determining inventory levels based on usage through perpetual system.

5. Creates and maintains shelf labeling for stocked inventories.

6. Maintains a clean and organized medical/surgical supply environment at warehouse and maintains a clean utility room and area serviced.

7. Assures all materials handling equipment is maintained in a safe and proper working condition.

8. Rotates inventory in warehouse and every department serviced to avoid expired products. Returns slow moving items to keep inventory moving and not tie up shelves.

9. Operates hospital computerized postage system daily.

10. Certified to use motorized pallet jack and roll lifts to move large items.

11. Responsible for all SOMC off-site file storage. Utilizes in-house record storage application to add files as needed and purge when appropriate.

12. Delivers IV solutions to Pharmacy and puts away daily.

13. Utilizes Sxanpro inventory management system for scanning PAR level areas to manage expiration dates and item recalls.

14. Collaborates with Nurse Managers and other clinical leadership to adjust PAR levels and stocking / ordering preferences. May use independent judgment to recommend PAR level adjustments.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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