NGHS

Inventory Control Technician -6:00am-2:30pm

Gainesville, GA Full time

Job Category:

Supply Chain

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Performs inventory control duties associated with the daily replenishment, receiving and accounting of Storeroom inventory supplies. Supports the Inventory Control processes and team with replenishment and management of code cart, care boxes and chargeable item replenishment. Performs inventory stock picking duties in support of suppling clinicians with the appropriate supplies for patient care. Performs supply stocking duties throughout the hospital as assigned. Responds to and fulfills supply related inventory questions from clinicians in a professional and curious manner. 
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

  • Licensure or other certifications: Able to be trained and certified on the use of an electric pallet jack within 30 days of hire.

  • Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

  • Minimum Experience: Two (2) years inventory control experience.

  • Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

  • Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

  • Preferred Educational Requirements:

  • Preferred Experience: Experience in a health care environment.

  • Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Performs daily assessment and replenishment of storeroom supplies

  • Ability to problem solve with minimal direction

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and follow department processes

  • Basic knowledge of inventory / distribution systems

  • Possess skills to interact with clinicians and other hospital personnel

  • Able to be trained and certified on the use of an electric pallet jack

  • Knowledge of medical supply terminology

  • Possess technical skills to operate pc and hand-held devices

  • Unrelentingly detail oriented, with the ability to multitask and prioritize work

  • Able to work individually with minimal supervision or work as part of a team

  • Familiarity with MS Office applications: Outlook, Excel and Word

  • Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time, crouch, push/pull, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted (hospital environment – warehouse, clinical areas, etc.)
     

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Replenishes supplies in code carts and care boxes.

  • Accesses patient charge system in purchasing system to processes charges for items used from code carts and procedure trays.  

  • Communicates with nursing representative concerning changes and updates to the code carts and procedure trays

  • Perform other storeroom duties related to distribution and purchasing of inventory as requested by management.

  • Conducts expiration date checks on all stock items.

  • Supports a safe working environment including compliance with all regulatory requirements and all other hospital, state, and federal safety policies.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

  • Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

  • Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

  • Vision: Light, Constantly 66-100% of time

  • Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

  • Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

  • Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

  • Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

  • Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 


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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.