Assistant Inventory Agent (FT- 1.0FTE, Day Shift, On-Site)

Position Summary

The Assistant Inventory Agent maintains adequate stock of medical, surgical services supplies and related items by inventory computer system and visual inspections. Maintains Materials Management dictionary and bar code system. Must be able to fill in for the Inventory Agent as needed. Meets with hospital personnel on purchasing procedures and guidelines to supply purchasing practices. Performs Supply Clerk duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma
• Previous experience in material management/inventory control
• PREFERRED: Two years of college courses, Two years of purchasing experience in healthcare environment with emphasis on inventory control and medical terminology

Essential Job Functions

• Generates orders based on the physical inventory counts and ensures availability of products.
• Aids in the control strategies to enhance distribution, minimize supply utilization, reduce inventory, and obsolescence.
• Receives supplies and equipment in the system and prepares receiving documents for approval through accounts payable.
• Accurately picks case carts for operating room surgeries based on physician preference cards.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work varied shifts.
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds)
• Sit (Continuously)
• Stand (Occasionally)
• Walk (Occasionally)
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally)
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally)
• Push/Pull (Occasionally)
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously)

Exposures

• Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
• Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.