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Inventory Specialist: Central Service

Hoag Health System and Careers
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Processes requisitions, pulling and delivering of stock items to ordering departments.
  • Receiving and delivering of special orders item(s) to the appropriate departments.
  • Completes weekly inventory of all supplies for ordering purposes.
  • Maintains records of inventory of all supplies taken at specified times to ensure product on hand.
  • Ensures supplies are maintained at full par levels, with a focus on continuous process improvement. Notifies buyer and manager in sufficient time of over/under supply to use or replace items.
  • Receives and stores all products according to regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
  • Manages the acquisition, storage, flow and tracking of all products.
  • Engages in procuring, tracking, maintaining and safeguarding of supplies.
  • Collaborates with customers and supply chain staff to identify optimal sources for all products.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
  • Receives and processes supply and special-order request, replenishes specialty kits, physician’s trays, special packs.
  • Ensures necessary paperwork is available, pathways, consents, order sets, etc.
  • Instructs on cleaning and reprocessing various medical equipment.
HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER
  • Inventory Medical Specialist will manage daily operations associated with the procurement and management of all stock and non-stock (e.g. new, single use, contract conversion) supplies utilized by the Center.
  • Will work closely with team leads to ensure supplies are maintained at full par levels, with a focus on continuous process improvement.
  • Manages the acquisition, storage, flow and tracking of all products.
  • Engages in procuring, tracking, maintaining and safeguarding OR, Pre/PACU, SPD supplies.
  • Collaborates with Vendors and Team Leads to identify optimal sources for all related products.
  • Participates in continuous quality improvement processes.

Education and Experience Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • 6 months to 1-year previous experience, preferably in a hospital.
Preferred:
  • 1-2 years of inventory experience in a hospital environment
  • Knowledge of the functionality and use of automated inventory control systems

Ability to understand and apply effective strategies for increasing overall operational efficiency and cost reduction outcomes with respect to supply chain inventory. Identify compliance deficiencies and/or systemic weaknesses and implement timely corrective action to forestall or remedy.

License Required

Valid California driver’s license required for those who are authorized to operate Hoag vehicles.

License Preferred

N/A

Certifications Required

N/A

Certifications Preferred
  • Supply Chain area only
  • Certified Registered Central Services Tech (CRCST)
  • Dietary – Inpatient area only
  • Serve®Safe Certified

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