Inventory Specialist

Philadelphia, PA, United States

**Inventory Specialist**

+ **Job Tracking ID**: 512915-784851

+ **Job Location**: Philadelphia , PA

+ **Job Level**: Entry Level (less than 2 years)

+ **Level of Education**: High School/GED

+ **Job Type**: Full-Time/Regular

+ **Date Updated**: August 10, 2021

+ **Years of Experience**: 2 - 5 Years

+ **Starting Date**: August 7, 2021

+ **FLSA Status**: Non Exempt

+ **Job Status**: Full Time

+ **Department**: Operations

**Job Description:**

Spectrum Health- a *world-class* community health center that cares, values, and serves is in search of a **Inventory Specialist** who cares about, values, and is dedicated to world-class healthcare service delivery. If this is you, come live your life's work and earn your money where your heart is!

Nationally recognized as a Level-3 Patient-Centered Medical Home, the highest designation for health centers, Spectrum Community Health Center provides the highest level of care to patients thereby, improving the health conditions and advancing health equity for those we serve within our communities through the delivery of primary care, specialty, and social services.

We are the leading provider of world-class healthcare in our communities providing quality, safe, and effective care in an efficient, equitable, and timely fashion. We serve as a model of success for the other Federally Quality Health Center.

At Spectrum someone will touch a soul and heal a heart. Someone will deliver hopeful news; someone will provide comfort, reassurance, and assistance. Today, someone will smile, welcome, and be happy to see you. Our employees make a different each and every day, each and every time, and in each and every encounter. Come live your life's work at Spectrum!

**Position Description**

The Inventory Specialist will perform inventory control activities. You will maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing products and supplies. Through digital and manual counting you will identify discrepancies with inventory reports and provide report to the Inventory Manager for review.

* The ideal candidate will possess great written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to use a computer, data entry systems and applications. You need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have the ability to stand and bend for long periods of time in community health care environment. Experience with budget management is also key.

Essential functions for the position include:

* Track inventory maintenance through Athena Flex Scan, McKesson, and other inventory management systems as appropriate

* Control flows of equipment and supplies

* Report to management and advising on process improvements

* Maintain loss mitigation processes and protocols

* Store and keep accurate inventory of vaccines, medication, supplies, and other inventory as needed

* Assist with updating inventory processes as needed

* Compile inventory reports as needed

* Address any problems, obstacles, or challenges within timely manner

* Forecast future inventory requirements

* Examine incoming shipments to verify receipt of the correct types and quantity of materials and supplies

* Unpack and inspect incoming shipments for damage/shortage

* Interact with data control system to identify classification of items (stock/non-stock)

* Accurately processes items according to standard operating procedures

* Store items at designated locations accurately

* Maintain records of material and supplies and related materials management activities, as required

* Pick and stage items for shipment to vendors

* Coordinate with Facilities team to ensure inventory to properly received/dispersed between all sites as needed

* Dispose of obsolete inventory as needed

* Providing weekly and monthly audits of physical inventory as it relates to the verification of internal reporting measures

* Other duties as assigned

**Experience and Skills:**

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**Required Skills and Experience**

* Customer service experience; ideally within a healthcare setting

* Education: Accredited high school diploma

* Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical functions

* Computer skills and average typing speed

* Warm and friendly demeanor

* A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role

* Advanced understanding of medical terminology and administration processes

* Proficient in information management programs and MS Office

* Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

* Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills

**TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:**

* Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods of time. Some bending, lifting, and stooping required

* Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination

* Manual dexterity to operate keyboard, calculator, and photocopier

* Involvement with coworkers, management, physicians, staff, center personnel, and patients. Occasional high stress work may require dealing with demanding patients and/or personnel.

**TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:**

* Clean environment in a community health care center.

**ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY:**

* Does not abuse or take advantage of sick time. Regular attendance is a necessity

* Reports to work as scheduled and can complete all functions of the job

* Always provides proper notification and advance notice of absences

* Reports to work, is at the assigned station, and ready to work at proper start time

* Returns from 30-minute lunch on time

**OTHER**

* Must be a self-motivated and be able to work independently.

* Must have ability to manage multiple projects in an efficient and timely manner

* Must have strong written and verbal communication

* Must have strong problem-solving skills to develop ways to improve overall efficiency

* Maintains a well-groomed, appropriate appearance

* Maintains a clean, well-kept work area

* Performs other duties as required by Team Leads or members of the management team.

**Benefits**

We believe that world class care for our patients starts with the world class care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. It includes a 100% employer paid medical deductible plan. We offer comprehensive and competitive compensation, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness eligibility, paid time off, and Holidays. Spectrum is actively engaged with its employees who are genuinely committed to our mission and values. Together we will sustain a world class community center dedicate to advancing health and transforming live through care, value and how we serve.

Make Your Money Where Your Heat Is

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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