What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at St. John's Riverside Hospital?
Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining and controls all supply/equipment acquisitions and inventory for the Facility and/or Department to which they are assigned for coverage in addition to the Supply Chain perpetual inventory locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Designs, standardizes layout, and maintains all supply inventory systems, including Meditech Par forms and Automated Inventory Systems such as Pyxis supply, located within the assigned department or facility. (Ensures all items are labeled correctly and pars are accurate based on department needs.2. Coordinates all product acquisitions in conjunction with Supply Chain polies and procedures (Processing all non-stock and stock requisitions for ED/ICU, OR and/OR Perpetual Inventory locations (Stores, Exchange, Dobbs) in accordance with SJRH Purchasing Approval policy and Procedure).3. Maintains developed par levels through ordering and restocking, of all necessary supplies in all assigned locations, including Pyxis machines as per Supply Chain policies and procedures, utilizing Meditech to decrement inventory, place orders and receive PO’s. 4. Assures equipment availability as required in all assigned areas and functioning of said equipment in all assigned areas. Reports any malfunction or need for repair to the appropriate department head.5. Keeps Clinical leadership and Supply Chain leadership aware of equipment repairs, supply room inventory concerns and various other department requirements if any.6. Follows policies and procedures for all applicable Distribution functions as needed including but not limited to breaking down and discarding empty boxes from the storeroom and maintaining neat and orderly supply areas to par. 7. Receives inventory into Meditech and distributes as required for assigned departments. 8. Follows St. John’s Riverside Hospital attendance policy. 9. Regular attendance and timeliness are required in your job. This includes the following: (1) being at your work station ready for work by the start of your shift (2) taking only the time allowed for breaks (3) remaining at work during your entire shift, unless excused by a supervisor (4) leaving promptly at the end of your shift, unless you have been given advance permission from your supervisor to work past that point; and (5) calling in and personally notifying your supervisor or another member of management if you are going to be either absent or tardy, unless a verifiable emergency makes it impossible for you to do so.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Follow through with assigned duties. Respond thoroughly to emails and requests for supplies. Must be computer literate and fully functional with applications such as Outlook, Excel and Meditech MM Modules. 2 years minimum Healthcare Supply Chain experience required
