Inventory Control Specialist (Per Diem, Days)

Inventory Control Specialist

The Inventory Control Specialist orders and delivers supplies and maintains inventory control in assigned areas. Communicates inventory problems to the Supervisor and pertinent supply information to the appropriate department. Enters Storeroom and Linen Room transactions into the computer system. Responsible for managing supply locations in Clinical areas (where applicable), which includes updating par papers, shelf labeling, rotation of supplies, etc. Assist with the handling of product conversions, evaluations, and recalls.

Job Duties And Responsibilities :

• Responsible for ordering and controlling the inventory in assigned areas.
• Ensures adequate stock turnover rate.
• Enters issues, returns, and credits into the computer for all supplies and linen.
• Expedites with purchasing items that are out of stock or low stock. Communicates the status of these items to the Inventory Control Distribution Manager, Purchasing, and the user department.
• Updates Par Stock papers.
• Maintains proper shelf labels of all supplies being stocked in designated area.
• Files requisitions and reports in an orderly manner.
• Handles linen in accordance with hospital policy and infection control standards.
• Maintains a neat and orderly area according to EOC, DOH, JCACHO requirements.
• Assist with recalls, evaluations, product conversions.

Physical And Sensory Requirements :

Standing for up to 6 hours, up to 3 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Sitting for up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Frequently uses fingers for data entry, etc. Frequently uses hands for stocking of shelves, etc. Frequently uses upper extremities to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequently stoops, bends, or reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision, and visual monotony. Frequently pushing and pulling carts weighing up to 500 pounds.

Education :

High School Graduate or equivalent required. Exceptions can be made for students still attending high school.

Training and Experience :

Must be accurate in dealing with figures. Prior computer experience preferred. Inventory control background.

Equal Opportunity Employer.