What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Assistant position at Arkansas Children's?
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Work Shift:
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Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC013190 Surgery
Summary:
Full Time, Day Shift, Mon-Fri (March Start Date)
Additional Information:
The Inventory Assistant (OR) maintains routine supply items in the O.R.; is responsible for daily/weekly orders through Purchasing, Central Stores, and Sterile Processing, and dispenses delivered supplies to appropriate storage areas. The Inventory Assistant (OR) assists in maintenance of supply inventory with the Inventory Analyst and as directed by the Business Manager. The Inventory Assistant (OR) maintains records of material in inventory and on order; provides information to determine status of current orders and to forecast needs for future orders; monitors reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock; operates a personal computer and appropriate software packages; resolves most questions and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher levels; works under minimal supervision; investigates backorder issues and reports them to the OR Staff; maintains the tissue program for the department.
Required Education:
No education requirements
Recommended Education:
High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Required Work Experience:
Entry Level - Experience not Required.
Recommended Work Experience:
Required Certifications:
Recommended Certifications:
Description
1. Maintains appropriate supply item levels per designated quotas. Assesses "non-inventoried" stock and places daily/weekly orders with Purchasing according to established par levelsand designated time frames. "Non-inventoried" means supplies that do not automatically reorder based on par levels set in Meditech. Communicates needed changes in supply par levels to the Inventory Analyst. Advises Inventory Analyst of problems related to stock and supply inventory.
Daily stocks and maintains cast cart and supplies, items in Sterile Storage, and supplies in Center Core.
2. Assists in delivery and pick-up of necessary supply items. Assists in delivery and pick-up of necessary supplies from AC departments. Communicates information related to arrival/delivery/return of supplies to Inventory Analyst, Business Manager, Patient Care Managers, Team Leader and/or Service Leaders as needed.
Serves as courier when needed. Maintains work and receiving area in orderly fashion so as to facilitate easy location of new supplies. Facilitates the return/repair process within one day of receipt of request. Daily tracks returns/repairs sent out and records the dates of milestones. Communicates the return of repaired items to Sterile Processing Supervisor and enters return information into database.
3. Stocks supplies in designated storage areas and bins. Checks delivered orders for accuracy and completeness. Reconciles packaging form to Purchase Order. Places stock in appropriate storage areas in an orderly fashion and ensures easy accessibility by staff. Rotates stock daily to ensure supply turnover. Notifies Receiving Department of discrepancies of supply receipts the day of delivery. Assists in monitoring and keeping hallways free of items. Documents receipt of implants. Completes implant documentation with appropriate lot number, expiration date, or other required information.AttACes documentation to specific implants.
4. Assists in ordering/delivery of special-order items. Maintains purchase order files for special order items. Assists Service Leaders in retrieving information related to delivery dates, back orders, etc. Maintains the tissue tracking program with the assistance of the Inventory Analyst. Examines and documents tissue package integrity. Records temperature of package when required. Enters tissue information into the tissue tracking software application. Reconciles tissue report to products on shelf or in refrigerator/freezer weekly. Orders service-specific items, maintaining appropriate volumes, as needed. Assists in adjusting par levels when necessary. Orders items from appropriate vendors. Researches backorders and communicates status to OR staff.
5. Communicates with Surgical Services personnel and other AC departments/staff in a positive and professional manner. Displays teamwork by offering assistance to others and utilizes time efficiently. Actively participates in unit staff meetings and inservices appropriate to assigned role.
Daily stocks and maintains cast cart and supplies, items in Sterile Storage, and supplies in Center Core.
2. Assists in delivery and pick-up of necessary supply items. Assists in delivery and pick-up of necessary supplies from AC departments. Communicates information related to arrival/delivery/return of supplies to Inventory Analyst, Business Manager, Patient Care Managers, Team Leader and/or Service Leaders as needed.
Serves as courier when needed. Maintains work and receiving area in orderly fashion so as to facilitate easy location of new supplies. Facilitates the return/repair process within one day of receipt of request. Daily tracks returns/repairs sent out and records the dates of milestones. Communicates the return of repaired items to Sterile Processing Supervisor and enters return information into database.
3. Stocks supplies in designated storage areas and bins. Checks delivered orders for accuracy and completeness. Reconciles packaging form to Purchase Order. Places stock in appropriate storage areas in an orderly fashion and ensures easy accessibility by staff. Rotates stock daily to ensure supply turnover. Notifies Receiving Department of discrepancies of supply receipts the day of delivery. Assists in monitoring and keeping hallways free of items. Documents receipt of implants. Completes implant documentation with appropriate lot number, expiration date, or other required information.AttACes documentation to specific implants.
4. Assists in ordering/delivery of special-order items. Maintains purchase order files for special order items. Assists Service Leaders in retrieving information related to delivery dates, back orders, etc. Maintains the tissue tracking program with the assistance of the Inventory Analyst. Examines and documents tissue package integrity. Records temperature of package when required. Enters tissue information into the tissue tracking software application. Reconciles tissue report to products on shelf or in refrigerator/freezer weekly. Orders service-specific items, maintaining appropriate volumes, as needed. Assists in adjusting par levels when necessary. Orders items from appropriate vendors. Researches backorders and communicates status to OR staff.
5. Communicates with Surgical Services personnel and other AC departments/staff in a positive and professional manner. Displays teamwork by offering assistance to others and utilizes time efficiently. Actively participates in unit staff meetings and inservices appropriate to assigned role.