Inventory Technician

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Organization:

SC Carefluent Connect Warehous

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

Dispenses medical/surgical supplies and patient care equipment with regular guidance. Coordinates and performs the daily functions for supply and equipment distribution to discharged patients. Notifies caregivers and patients of their order status and advises them of problems and delays on their orders as needed. Ensures appropriate supplies are ordered, received, and inventory levels are maintained.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides materials and equipment requested in a timely manner.

• Processes customer orders in a timely manner.

• Inventories all supply areas, maintains appropriate par levels and prepares orders for processing.

• Confers with departmental representatives to determine if specific supply needs are being met.

• Effectively manages storeroom stock items by proper placement and rotation.

• Processes customer orders in Brightree operating system.

• Orders/receives supplies and stocks/delivers to assigned locations. Receives the supplies into Brightree operating system, verifies packing slips, and completes documentation.

• Interacts with customers and communicate effectively.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for patient education, training, and setup of medical equipment and supplies.

• Works in conjunction with the Respiratory Therapy teams in patient supplies of Oxygen.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Inventory Management (Novice): Monitors material movement into and out of stock, reconciles inventory balances, and maintains adequate inventory levels.

• Equipment Inspections (Novice): Reviews and Inspections is a systematic process of checking to see whether a piece of equipment is meeting specified requirements.

• Equipment disinfection (Novice): Ensure all rental equipment is cleaned to company and accrediting body standards.

Our supporting roles are the core of all we do at Vanderbilt Health, helping us personalize the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce as we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact teams performance with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: – Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. – Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: – Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. – Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : – Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. – Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. – Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : – Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. – Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. – Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

2 years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled