What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview
Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing supply chain activities in the assigned area at the direction of the supply chain management.
Performs procurement activities for assigned procedural areas in a cost-effective manner using current inventory management processes and procedures,
Communicates product concerns to supply chain management and seeks input or approval from the Clinical Resource Directors CRD for all newly requested items prior to placing an order.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Excellent customer service skills required
- Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50 lbs.
Preferred
- Two to three years of supply chain procedural area experience
Scheduling Requirements
- Night 10:30pm-6am
- Monday -Friday
- Weekend/Holiday Rotation
- Full Time
Essential Functions
- Practices and adheres to all department and organizational policies, procedures, initiatives, and training
- Conducts procedural area supply chain activities for assigned areas
- This includes special item requests across all service lines.
- Responsible for the research, mitigation, and resolution of customer concerns and escalation when needed
- Performs delegated tasks and special projects as assigned by the supply chain procedural area manager, coordinator, or supervisor
- Acting as a subject-matter expert in assigned procedural areas
- Attends daily meetings and huddles
- Proactively plan for future supply needs by reviewing department reports and procuring goods in a timely manner,
- These reports include, but are not limited to, procedural area booking sheets and procedural area schedule,
- Responsible for identifying and reporting safety concerns, medical errors, device malfunction, and facility damage to walls, ceiling tiles, etc.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Benefits and Perks
At RWJ Barnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
