Inventory Specialist-Madigan Army Medical Center

This role is onsite at the Madigan Army Medical Center base In Tacoma, Washington.

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for both traditional medical/surgical supplies management and 2-Bin Kanban project supply chain systems. This role is responsible for the accurate and efficient counting, stocking, and auditing of consumable medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, surgical implants, instruments, and other hospital assets. This role may also be responsible for installing and maintaining 2-Bin Kanban project supply chain lines, including assembling and adjusting inventory storage racks. This is a temporary position that will require travel.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Accurately capture inventory count data in the HITS program, utilizing Excel or paper count sheets as instructed by the Team Leader or other Inventory Management.
• Perform inventory counts, ensuring all items are accounted for and reported according to established policies.
• Report discrepancies in inventory to the Team Leader.
• Maintain a high level of competency in using technology for inventory data capture, including the HITS application.
• Regularly communicate with the Team Leader regarding any issues with the HITS program and/or computer equipment.
• Assemble/disassemble and adjust inventory storage racks, carts, and shelving for supplies.
• Install carts to each par location.
• Organize and stock inventory shelving as directed by the supervisor and hospital staff teams.
• Read data for supplies description, item number, par, and unit of measurement (uom).
• Pick one (1) each of supplies for each par location and label with a temporary label.
• Bin and stage supplies on carts with appropriate bin size and label.
• Label bins and carts.
• Accurately capture inventory count data in the HITS program using Excel or paper count sheets as instructed by the Team Leader or other Inventory Management.
• Follow procedures and protocols outlined in job orientation and training.
• Follow company procedures, guidelines, and standards in customer service, equipment utilization, and internet usage.
• Maintain a high level of competency in utilizing technology for inventory data capture, including the HITS application.
• Attend staff and training meetings for ongoing updates related to Field Operations.
• Communicate with the Team Leader daily to troubleshoot challenges.
• Collaborate daily with various teams while working on projects.
• Follow Inventory Counter procedures and protocols outlined in job orientation and training.
• Perform duties in a timely and effective manner, adhering to established company policies to achieve overall objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• High school education, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to meet required standards to work within a hospital - including background check, drug test and medical vaccinations.
• State Issued Driver’s License and clean driving record preferred in addition to reliable transportation and the ability to travel extensively
• Must possess a mobile phone to be able to use company apps for timekeeping purposes
• Ability to use inventory computer programs to update counts and compile reports
• Must present a professional appearance
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Acute attention to detail
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary English language
• This position requires frequent travel across the US

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical and/or pharmaceutical product knowledge
• 1 year of inventory count or supply chain experience is preferred

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Travel extensively to US based hospitals
• Stand and/or sit for prolonged periods
• Walking for prolonged periods
• Stooping, bending, and/or reaching to count products and/or handle equipment
• Perform repetitive motion activities
• Understand and respond to a diverse population
• Ability to lift to 50lbs