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Inventory Specialist

CHI Memorial Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee
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The posted compensation range of $17.00 - $20.83 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-385290 Employment Type PRN Department Supply & Service Resource Management Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Varied Remote No Category Purchasing and Supply Chain
Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities


Responsibilities

Duties include management of inventory as it relates to picking products, replenishing and requisitioning within assigned areas of high value goods, such as Surgical Services, Cath Lab, EP and Imaging.  Duties are not limited to the supply room but extend to all areas of the hospital.  Responsible for pulling products for cases as assigned.  Monitors and assures inventory levels meet demand tracking usage & setting inventory levels for specific group of products in support of PAR & Perpetual locations.  

  • Restocks supplies daily and rotates inventory supporting accurate inventory levels, generating orders/requisitions as needed
  • Distributes medical supplies and equipment to patient care areas
  • Monitors par levels for specific products to assure that appropriate levels are established in order not to affect patient care
  • 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 point-of-use system
  • Labels bins and handles requests to change pars; maintains clean and orderly stock locations
  • Works in collaboration with reprocessing resources, leadership and buyers to optimize usage of reprocessed products; acts as liaison between clinical staff and supply chain management for assigned high value areas, such as Surgical Services, Cath Lab, EP and Imaging
  • Conducts annual inventory count to determine asset value and additional inventories as requested
  • Manages consigned inventory and processes bill-only’s as appropriate

Qualifications

Required Education:

  • High School graduate, GED, or equivalent

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, summarizing analysis in reports with minimal supervision

  • Stays on task and meets deadlines

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

  • Basic knowledge of supply chain applications (e.g., Lawson)

  • Knowledge of automated ERP systems and processes

  • Ability to process and present data clearly

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.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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