Inventory Specialist

Where Youll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary

Duties include management of inventory as it relates to picking products replenishing and requisitioning within assigned areas of high value goods such as Surgical Services Cath Lab EP and Imaging. Duties are not limited to the supply room but extend to all areas of the hospital or facility. Responsible for pulling products for cases as assigned. Monitors and assures inventory levels meet demand tracking usage and setting inventory levels for specific group of products in support of PAR and Perpetual locations.

Work requires general knowledge of inventory management systems / procedures as they relate to healthcare incumbent follows established channels of communication in handling routine and non-routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to the variety complexity and cost of medical supplies / equipment the opportunity for positive financial impact to the organization through the application of effective inventory practices and on-timing ordering strategies is significant.

Essential Functions

• Restocks supplies daily and rotates inventory supporting accurate inventory levels generating orders / requisitions as needed
• Distributes medical supplies and equipment to patient care areas
• Monitors par levels for specific products to assure that appropriate levels are established in order not to affect patient care
• Identifies excess inventory returning stock and processing credits; notifies supervisor of outdates or slow moving inventory
• Participates in the put away and validation process of perpetual inventory items and issues and credits materials from the inventory management point-of-use system
• Labels bins and handles requests to change pars; maintains clean and orderly stock locations
• Works in collaboration with reprocessing resources leadership and buyers to optimize usage of reprocessed products; acts as liaison between clinical staff and supply chain management for assigned high value areas such as Surgical Services Cath Lab EP and Imaging
• Conducts annual inventory count to determine asset value and additional inventories as requested
• Manages consigned inventory and processes bill-onlys as appropriate

Job Requirements

Education / Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of clerical work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills / abilities.

Two years of related work experience in a Material Management function (e.g. inventory distribution etc.) preferred

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering,Account Management,Agriculture,Banqueting,Customer Development,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1