Inventory Control Clerk, Senior

To facilitate the movement of inventory of medical supplies and equipment and complete their timely delivery. This includes the specific patientcare and departmentalsupport materials and/or equipment subject to customer need. Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety Integrity Quality and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

N/A

Experience:

2 years or more of experience in the Inventory Control Clerk role or similar role at another organization

Previous experience with customer service inventory control or medical products and equipment is preferred.

Required experience with Microsoft Excel Required proficiency with Material Management Software (Lawson)

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Possesses good math and keyboarding skills.

Practice good verbal nonverbal and written communication skills.

Should be able to consistently conduct behavior in a controlled and professional manner that leads to good working relationships with coworkers customers patients and visitors.

Possesses the ability to regularly lift push and pull up to 50 pounds and safely operate material handling equipment including larger transport carts.

Be able to stay on feet for extended periods and walk extended distances.

Be able to work under stress to provide maximum customerservice levels.

Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously while completing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

May have contact with needles sharp instruments or other puncturecausing items.

Possible external and internal irritants such as cleaning agents solutions or gasses and may be exposed to infectious materials.

Behavior should be as follows:

Conduct self in a cooperative and considerate manner being mindful of patient/visitor/customer needs and impressions and affiliate department needs impressions policies and procedures.

Observe and practice good Guest Relations skills.

Participate as a team member in achieving affiliate and department goals and objectives.

Act as a positive cooperative department representative.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety Quality Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm I will put safety first in everything I do. I will speak up without fear on matters of patient and colleague safety. I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes I will continually advance my knowledge and skills. I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities. I will deliver evidencebased care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

• INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion I will respect others and show compassion. I will behave honesty and ethically. I will be accountable for my attitude actions and health.

• STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability. I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. I will promote healthier communities.

1. Task assignments will consist of but not be limited to the following:

• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled physical inspections and cycle counts of inventory.
• Receives and stocks inventory materials supplies and equipment in the department.
• Picks and delivers resupply inventory materials for par locations scheduled orders patient orders special orders etc. within accepted timeframes.
• Completes the necessary documentation associated with the receiving stocking distribution and inventory of products and equipment.
• Enters inventory data into an electronic database for the purpose of tracking monitoring and documenting inventory levels and movement of durable equipment.
• Contacts other internal and external sources to secure inventory items if necessary and coordinates their delivery.
• Handles and transports floorstock medications from Pharmacy to procedural area per the Medication Handling Security and Access by Nonlicensed Hospital Staff Policy and Procedure.
• Anticipates and recognizes urgent situations problems (or potential problems) while showing an awareness of and responding to customer needs appropriately; takes action to resolve these issues to produce the most desirable outcome.

1. Communication education and participation should be as follows:

• Assists department leadership in the creation and implementation of quality monitoring systems
• Assists department leadership with process improvements
• Acts as an informal leader when department leadership is not available on site
• Conducts orientation training and cross training of new and/or existing staff as determined appropriate by supervisor
• Completes additional cross training as determined appropriate by supervisor
• Attends and constructively participate in educational events informational opportunities operational committees and work groups as determined appropriate by supervisor.
• Carry outs routine and nonroutine assignments in a constructive cooperative manner with emphasis on quality and timeliness

1. Responsible for team effort in addition to maintaining specific routine assignments assists other staff members with task completion and appropriate training.

1. Responsible for condition of equipment work environment and affiliate property. Should be able to identify and report abnormalities in equipment performance willing to protect affiliate property and report damage. Willing to keep work areas neat and clean.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.