Job Abstract

Responsible for ensuring critical inventory in the OR is stocked at appropriate levels, and orders are properly input and tracked in the computer system.

• Maintains the appropriate level of critical inventory in the OR, which includes analyzing data, making ordering decisions based upon usage and inventory value, validating orders and resolving discrepancies, and removing outdated supplies. Oversees the ordering and entering of OR non-stock orders, as well as the tracking of consignment items. Assists clinicians to order new items.
• Responsible for keeping supply areas neat and orderly to allow for proper counting of supplies and the identification and removal of outdated supplies.
• Serves as main point of contact with designated service line managers in order to ensure timely and accurate information flow regarding shortages, outages, overstock, and other inventory problems and/or concerns.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

• High School Equivalent / GED Required and
• Some college Preferred

• 2 years of work experience using computers Required and
• Customer service work experience Preferred

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required
• Knowledge of supply, inventory process in a hospital environment Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use PCs, Microsoft Excel and Word, and general office equipment (i.e., printers, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.). Required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Required
• Will be to learn and use Oracle I-Procurement and core Oracle applications and QSight (for requisitioning, inventory maintenance and related item information) on the job Required

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly