What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at CHI Saint Joseph Health System?
Duties include management of inventory as it relates to picking products, replenishing, and requisitioning, within
assigned areas of high value goods, such as Surgical Services, Cath Lab, EP and Imaging. Duties are not limited to the
supply room, but extend to all areas of the hospital, Responsible for pulling products for cases as assigned. Monitors and
assures inventory levels meet demand tracking usage and setting inventory levels for specific group of products, in
support of PAR and Perpetual locations.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Restocks supplies daily and rotates inventory supporting accurate inventory levels, generating
orders/requisitions as needed
2. Distributes medical supplies and equipment to patient care areas
3. Monitors par levels for specific products to assure that appropriate levels are established in order not to
affect patient care
4. Identifies excess inventory, returning stock and processing credits; notifies supervisor of outdates or
slow moving inventory
5. Participates in the put away and validation process of perpetual inventory items, and issues and credits
materials from the inventory management point-of-use system
6. Labels bins and handles requests to change pars; maintains clean and orderly stock locations
7. Works in collaboration with reprocessing resources, leadership, and buyers to optimize usage of
reprocessed products; acts as liaison between clinical staff and supply chain management for assigned
high value areas, such as Surgical Services, Cath Lab, EP and Imaging
8. Conducts manual inventory count to determine asset value and additional inventories as requested
9. Manages cosigned inventory and processes bill-only’s as appropriate
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job
Levels from Supervisor through President)
Does Not Apply
Required Education for Staff Job Levels High school graduate, GED or equivalent
Required Licensure and Certifications N/A
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, summarizing analysis in
reports with minimal supervision
Stays on task and meets deadlines
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Basic knowledge of supply chain applications (e.g., Lawson)
Knowledge of automated ERP systems and processes
Ability to process and present data clearly
PREFERRED Qualifications Education requirement
Salary : $16 - $22
