What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at Martha's Vineyard Hospital?
Summary
Under the supervision of the Manager of Purchasing, you are responsible for the receipt, distribution and inventory of stores.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Essential Functions
- Orders, receives, inspects, stores, issues.
- Writes exchange carts for all units.
- Fills and delivers these items.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the maintenance of positive and effective working relationships with other hospital departments.
- Packages and ships material leaving the premises maintaining written documentation of items shipped, reason for shipping, date of shipping, shipper used, and destination.
- IE : return shipments of recalled items.
- Performs other duties as needed or assigned by the Director of Materials Management.
- Receives & delivers medical / surgical supplies and equipment.
- Monitors department usage and assists Supervisor in assuring inventories are maintained.
- Writes exchange carts for all units - accurately delivers all items needed.
- Fills all requisitions subject to the policies and procedures of the department.
- Maintains MM request email box.
- Able to learn & complete functions related to Buyer (i.e.
- Cover Vacations).
- Uses FIFO inventory system for rotating stock throughout the hospital.
- Respects Others.
- Protects and preserves confidential information.
- Communication skills.
- Complies with the MVH Code of Conduct.
- Works within legal, regulatory and ethical practice standards.
- Meets attendance and punctuality standards.
- Demonstrates reliability and accountability.
- Maintains cooperative working relationships with the nurses, physicians and other health care staff, agencies and facilities.
- Is professional in appearance appropriate to role and environment.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Prior materials management or commercial supply activates preferred and computer experience preferred 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements
Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
