Position Title

PRN Inventory Control Associate

3500 Rainbow

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.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and technical functionsParticipates in team huddles and acts as a contributing team member with new ideas and positive, constructive feedback to improve workflowsProfessionally interacts within the department and across the health system to resolve needs via electronic, phone, or in person communicationActively seeks opportunities to continuously improve service levels and relationships with customer and departmental leadersMaintains quality and integrity of suppliesKeep the area where the work takes place (Gemba) clean, clutter free and organized dailyFacilitates proper inventory management by using FIFO methodology (first in, first out)Work with computer systems and applications to perform daily dutiesPerform regular cycle counts at the direction of the assigned areas ManagerComply with AORN and Joint Commission standards on handling of supplies in sterile environmentsResponsible for daily support and management of fulfilling pick ticket ordersEnsures product returns are performed accurately and efficientlyPerform inventory picks via mobile device using established departmental standards to ensure accuracy and efficiencyParticipates annually in the fiscal year-end inventory in addition to the preparation process of organization and inventory level reviewManages, builds, and deploys code carts, totes, boxes, and trays as neededAdheres to Organizational Improvement principles according to health system standardsMust 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

High School Graduate or GED.1 or more years of experience in the Healthcare industry or inventory control.1 or more years of experience in Outlook, Word and Excel.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.4 or more years of experience in the Healthcare industry or inventory control.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) - American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC)

Required Language Skills

Fluent English -

Knowledge Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English.Ability to speak and understand English.

Time Type:Part time

Job Requisition ID:R-47581

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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