Inventory associate

About the role

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for health care. This is a great entry level position to gain experience in supply chain and health care with opportunity for growth!

Responsibilities

• Conducts and coordinates the activities and processes of procurement, receipt, distribution, stocking and inventory management of medical supplies and other materials for the assigned Clinical Procedure area.
• Verifies that the supply request is within the boundaries of Supply Chain Contract Compliance.
• Arranges evaluations of new products, including contacting vendor representatives and arranging demonstrations.
• Participates in contract and procurement process.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of routine and specialty supplies for the Clinical Procedural department(s).
• Daily assesses upcoming schedules for procedures and other sources for future supply needs.
• Orders specialty items and coordinates the receipt, storage and delivery of these items.
• Is available after normal business hours to answer questions from the Clinical department to assist with sourcing needed supplies.
• Promotes and monitors cost containment and encourages conversion to System standardization of products and equipment.
• Works with vendors, gets quotes and makes recommendations for purchases.
• Attends system product evaluation meetings to relate the needs of the departments regarding product comparison substitution and availability.
• May also participate in the planning of supplies, equipment and materials for new construction move-ins and re-models.
• Receives and reviews vendor sales order sheets for specialty supplies and equipment and verifies cost, quantity, usage etc. prior to payment to ensure vendor is paid in a timely manner.
• May also provide assistance with requests from Revenue Integrity to provide pricing support.
• Oversees and maintains an inventory file and implant log, i.e. pace-makers, artificial joints, bone/tissue implants, etc. using the available tracking system, software and designed process.
• This work is performed based upon the individual facility needs and as agreed by Supply Chain and the Clinical department.
• Uses the MMIS system for ordering, tracking, charging and usage reporting; updates the MMIS system files and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures; provides assistance with New Technology or BCAP requests.

Requirements

• Requires business, math and communication skills, knowledge and abilities as normally evidenced by an associates in business or procurement, or equivalent experience and training.
• The position also requires skills and abilities typically acquired with 2 years of experience in a Healthcare Clinical area (Surgery, Cathlab, IR Lab, Endoscopy), materials management, or related area.
• Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and a working knowledge of surgical supplies and equipment.
• Must be proficient with commonly used office software and have the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software.

Qualifications

• Requires an associates in business or procurement, or equivalent experience and training.
• Requires 2 years of experience in a Healthcare Clinical area (Surgery, Cathlab, IR Lab, Endoscopy), materials management, or related area.
• Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and a working knowledge of surgical supplies and equipment.
• Must be proficient with commonly used office software and have the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software.

Skills

• Business, math and communication skills.
• Knowledge and abilities as normally evidenced by an associates in business or procurement, or equivalent experience and training.
• Skills and abilities typically acquired with 2 years of experience in a Healthcare Clinical area (Surgery, Cathlab, IR Lab, Endoscopy), materials management, or related area.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A working knowledge of surgical supplies and equipment.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varied