Clinical Inventory Specialist

The Clinical Inventory Specialist leads the end-to-end execution of clinical financial transactions for a defined set of client departments including requisitioning, purchasing, payment processing and financial reporting activities. The Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely execution, monitoring, and reporting of clinical financial transactions across a defined set of departments. The individual assists with central inventory management and verifies the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders.

• Processes common clinical financial transactions including, but not limited to, reimbursements, purchase requisitions, internal transfers, and payments to individuals.
• Maintains documentation of clinical transactions and confirms completeness, accuracy, and compliance with UT Health San Antonio and clinic policies and procedures. 
• Reviews and responds to requests for financial process inquiries submitted via phone, email, or service desk.
• Upholds business process best practices with consistent monitoring, reviewing, and training.
• Researches unidentified correspondence and forwards as needed. 
• Identifies recurring issues and questions, and escalates them to the Clinical Resources Lead to implement solutions. 
• Participates in business process improvement exercises by integrating customer recommendations. 
• Reviews client accounts to confirm appropriate and accurate accounting of expenditures.

• Knowledge of institutional clinical and financial administration policies, procedures, and practices, as well as governmental and institutional regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures 
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of clinical finance and procurement principles, concepts, practices, systems, and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations in the completion of work 
• Knowledge of inventory management methods, techniques, and procedures 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED is required - Associate’s degree is preferred

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. 
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. 
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. 
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. 
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. 
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.  ​​​ Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action