What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Associate 2pm - 10:30pm position at The University of Kansas Health System?
Position Title
Inventory Control Associate 2pm - 10 : 30pm
Evenings - Full Time
Bell Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest :
The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for ensuring the clinical areas they support have access to the right inventory at the right time in the right location and in the right quantity while providing great customer service. Inventory control responsibilities include but are not limited to stocking, order fulfillment, picking and staging orders, cycle counting, inventory error investigation, case cart picks, bedside stocking, expiration management, product delivery, emergency cart, totes, and bag support.
Respon sibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and technical functions
- Participates in team huddles and acts as a contributing team member with new ideas and positive, constructive feedback to improve workflows
- Professionally interacts within the department and across the health system to resolve needs via electronic, phone, or in person communication
- Actively seeks opportunities to continuously improve service levels and relationships with customer and departmental leaders
- Maintains quality and integrity of supplies
- Keep the area where the work takes place (Gemba) clean, clutter free and organized daily
- Facilitates proper inventory management by using FIFO methodology (first in, first out)
- Work with computer systems and applications to perform daily duties
- Perform regular cycle counts at the direction of the assigned areas Manager
- Comply with AORN and Joint Commission standards on handling of supplies in sterile environments
- Responsible for daily support and management of fulfilling pick ticket orders
- Ensures product returns are performed accurately and efficiently
- Perform inventory picks via mobile device using established departmental standards to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Participates annually in the fiscal year-end inventory in addition to the preparation process of organization and inventory level review
- Manages, builds, and deploys code carts, totes, boxes, and trays as needed
- Adheres to Organizational Improvement principles according to health system standards
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Licensure and Certification
Required Language Skills
Knowledge Requirements
Time Type : Full time
Job Requisition ID : R-38708
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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