Description
Position at Thrive Miami
Thrive Miami is seeking an Inventory Manager/ Veterinary Technician to add to our growing team!! The position will require 2 days in inventory management and 2 days as a VT. Shifts will be during the day.
The purpose of this position is to oversee all aspects that are principally related to the inventory of Thrive Miami. The fundamental responsibility of the Inventory Technician is to effectively use all available resources to provide the best possible inventory operation; as well as to ensure the profitability of the practice. These duties include but are not limited to overseeing ordering stocking and assessing the supply and equipment needs.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish inventory control systems to assure adequate stocks of supplies are available at each location. Working with vendor representatives negotiate best prices for all products purchased.
- Manage supply activities. Supervise maintenance and proper storage of supplies and equipment. Analyze and monitor the turnover rate of supplies and equipment and provide necessary guidance in the requisition to replenish needed requirements.
- Meet with vendors to learn about new products services and pricing structures.
- Meet with the management team and practitioners regularly to assess product availability concerns and application.
- Stay current regarding any recent developments relative to new products or current products that are subject to backorders or being discontinued share knowledge with team members.
- Monitor inventory costs and mark-up items according to the standardized industry benchmarks.
- Oversee the process of the receipt of shipment and unpacking of all inventory orders. Verify that all shipment documents match the shipment order and are received and undamaged. Returns incorrect or damaged shipments.
- Approve invoices in Workday and ensure they are correctly allocated to our location and coding.
- Monitor inventory and return items before they expire as well as return overstock items.
- Coordinate the ordering logging and tracking of controlled substances in the hospital including maintaining stock in the lockboxes and keeping the lockbox integrity intact. (e.g. change locks distribute keys)
- Oversee and utilize the hospitals computer software to accurately and timely enter inventory data and coordinate with management any updates that are made to inventory items in regards to prices markups etc.
- Ensure that state pharmacy regulations and federal drug regulations are followed; coordinate with supervisors on controlled substance logs.
- Oversee the maintenance of accurate SDS sheets and coordinate training and instruction with management and/or the hospitals OSHA Safety Officer on any pertinent information regarding hazardous chemicals and/or products.
- Oversee physical inventory counts for quarterly and year-end to assure accurate numbers as dictated by the hospitals management.
- Oversee equipment maintenance repair and ordering
- Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital the doctors and the practice philosophy
- Has transportation and is able to run errands as needed for hospital supplies
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care advocate for pets and educate clients.
- With each hospital functionassist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
- Assistwith surgeries and procedures in accordance with your states Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance onThrive Membership options medications and additional
- Assistin maintaining relevant comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients andmaintain medical charts.
- Use safe restraining techniques follow standard protocols and sustain clean sterile organized treatment areas exam rooms and labs.
- Be willing to guide mentor and support fellow team members.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation to follow through on all responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word Excel) email and multiple veterinary software systems.
- Knowledge of the use care and storage of veterinary instruments materials and equipment and office equipment.
- Strong communication leadership and motivation skills. Has the ability to effectively solve problems dealing with staff conflict to personnel issues and performance. Has the ability to direct guide and assist a group of individuals.
- Requires strong customer service communication and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar.
- Critical thinking - Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Prefer one year of recent experience in an emergency or specialty setting
- Commitment to working within a teamenvironment
- Positive will-do attitude!
- Strong communicationand relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
- Professional demeanor and outgoing personality
YoullGrowWithUs
Here you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Ourvast diverse and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU
- Live virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program todesigned to teach you the fundamentalsofrunning a pet hospital
- Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinarytechnicians
- Scholarshipopportunities and tuition reimbursement
And with so many locationsnationwide you can find and move into any specialty hospital type or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits our care in action
Weprovide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental physical emotional and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Paidtime offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave bereavement to grieve both humans and pets and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top quality medical dental and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account
- Petperksincluding free exams discounts on products and services and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
- Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children adults and pets
- Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions
- 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period
- Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
- Continuing education anddevelopment supportthrough our library offree CE coursesand paid time off to complete
- Scholarship opportunitiesandstudent loan support programand so much more!
At Thrive Pet Healthcare we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity ofall ofour team members pet parents and pets. We strive to create a diverse equitable and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
Required Experience:
Manager