Inventory Technician

Inventory Technician

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission : As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.

Job Summary and Responsibilities : Duties include management of inventory as it relates to picking products, replenishing, requisitioning, shipping and receiving. Duties are not limited to the supply room, but extend to all areas of the hospital or facility. Responsible for pulling products for cases as assigned. Inventory technician assures that supply areas are organized, maintained, and par levels are optimized to support department demands.

Min hire rate for this role is $25.20 / hour.

Uses an automated inventory control and par leveling system for the ordering, receiving and stocking / restocking of medical supplies / equipment under the scope of the supply chain management.

Restocks supplies daily and rotates inventory supporting accurate inventory levels, generating orders / requisitions as needed.

Distributes medical supplies and equipment to patient care areas, while monitoring par levels for specific products to assure that appropriate levels are established in order not to affect patient care.

Identifies opportunities to reduce costs through the manipulation of par levels, reorder points / min / max, reduction of holding costs.

Identifies excess inventory, returning stock and processing credits.

Notifies supervisor of outdates or slow moving inventory.

Participates in the put away and validation process of perpetual inventory items; issues and credits materials from the inventory management system.

Responsible for maintaining clean and orderly stock locations, and labeling bins and handling requests to change pars.

Acts as liaison between clinical staff and supply chain management as needed.

Works with and follows instructions of buyers and Divisional Inventory Coordinator in the event of recalls to pull relevant products.

Job Requirements : One (1) year supply chain related experience or other relevant experience. Knowledge of the purpose, functionality and operation of automated ERP systems and processes (Lawson / Infor). Knowledge of the standards, practices, resources and tools applicable to inventory management, cost containment and purchasing / procurement. Knowledge of general office principles, practices, systems and equipment.

Ability to process and present data clearly. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, summarizing analysis in reports with minimal supervision. Ability to stay on task and meet deadlines. Ability to keep abreast of, and comply with, internal standards and regulatory requirements regarding product recalls, product failures and returns of outdated materials.

Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Ability to use office equipment and automated systems / applications / software at an acceptable level (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

Where You'll Work : Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.