What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at Newton-Wellesley Hospital?
Summary
Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order. Monitors reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock. Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies supervisor of irregularities.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; processes purchasing orders as required; tracks orders and investigates problems.
-Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
-Receives, unpacks, and delivers goods; re-stocks items as necessary; labels shelves.
-Processes and/or approves invoices for payment.
-Processes and documents returns as required following established procedures.
-Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry, answering telephones, and assisting customers.
-May serve as cashier and handle cash and cash-related payments.
-May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.
Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order. Monitors reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock. Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies supervisor of irregularities.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; processes purchasing orders as required; tracks orders and investigates problems.
-Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
-Receives, unpacks, and delivers goods; re-stocks items as necessary; labels shelves.
-Processes and/or approves invoices for payment.
-Processes and documents returns as required following established procedures.
-Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry, answering telephones, and assisting customers.
-May serve as cashier and handle cash and cash-related payments.
-May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
- Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.
- Database management skills.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
- Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
- Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills.
- Knowledge of university invoicing procedures.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Constantly (67-100%)
- Walking Constantly (67-100%)
- Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
- Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
- Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.
