Inventory Specialist

Overview

St. John\'s Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John\'s Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.



St. Johns has been an integral part of the community since the 1890\'s and its commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals vision, mission and value. St. John\'s Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John\'s Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. Johns dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.



St. Johns Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John\'s Riverside Hospital to their care.



St. Johns Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.



Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong


Responsibilities

The Inventory Specialist maintains and controls all stock and non-stock supplies/equipment acquisitions and inventory for the serviced Department.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


1. Designs, standardizes, labels and maintains all supply inventory locations within the service department, including any point of use systems (Pyxis Supply/ Tissue Management), 2. Coordinates all product acquisition (Purchase Requisitions) in conjunction with SJR and Supply Chains policies and best practices. These practices include but are not limited to; obtaining quotes, processing orders, and following through on open orders as needed.3. Creates and maintains par levels based on strategic planning, usage, and forecasting. Inventories all required locations thoroughly/daily including ordering and restocking of all supplies both stock and nonstock in all supply rooms, storage rooms and POU system locations. 4. Assures equipment in all assigned departments are functioning. Responsible to report any malfunctions and provide solutions for repair when requested. 5. Responsible to maintain an open line of communication with nursing leadership in assigned areas as well as direct managers.6. Any Overtime performed must be communicated to and authorized by Supply Chain Management7. Follows St. Johns Riverside Hospital attendance policy. 8. Regular attendance and timeliness are required in your job. This includes the following: (1) being at your work station ready for work by the start of your shift (2) taking only the time allowed for breaks (3) remaining at work during your entire shift, unless excused by a supervisor (4) leaving promptly at the end of your shift, unless you have been given advance permission from your supervisor to work past that point; and (5) calling in and personally notifying your supervisor or another member of management if you are going to be either absent or tardy, unless a verifiable emergency makes it impossible for you to do so. 9. This role will require participation in varying locations within the main facility, and on occasion, coverage of departments outside of the main facility may be necessary. Adjustments to work locations may occur and any changes will be planned by Supply chain management according to the circumstance at that time.



Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.


Follow through with assigned duties.Must recognize potential exposure and need for appropriate precautions.

Salary: USD 48000 - 72000 per year Experience: 3 years required
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