What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at Vail Health?
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Be a Vital Link in Healthcare Excellence
Vail Health is looking for an organized and motivated Inventory Specialist to help ensure that our clinical teams have the right supplies at the right time. If you enjoy working behind the scenes to support frontline care and thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy matters—this is the role for you.
This position is Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm.
What You’ll Do
As an Inventory Specialist, you’ll be a key part of our Supply Chain team. Your day-to-day work helps clinical teams focus on patient care by making sure supplies and equipment are accurate, available, and ready when needed.
You are detail-oriented, dependable, and bring a proactive mindset to solving problems. You value teamwork and take pride in supporting patient care—even when you’re not directly at the bedside.
What You Bring
Hourly Pay:: $20.67 USD - $24.37 USD
Be a Vital Link in Healthcare Excellence
Vail Health is looking for an organized and motivated Inventory Specialist to help ensure that our clinical teams have the right supplies at the right time. If you enjoy working behind the scenes to support frontline care and thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy matters—this is the role for you.
This position is Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm.
What You’ll Do
As an Inventory Specialist, you’ll be a key part of our Supply Chain team. Your day-to-day work helps clinical teams focus on patient care by making sure supplies and equipment are accurate, available, and ready when needed.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels through restocking, cycle counting, and inventory control for assigned areas.
- Review supply needs, prevent overstocking, and help ensure efficient product turnover.
- Conduct physical counts and investigate inventory discrepancies—updating systems as needed.
- Process supply deliveries by verifying quantities, expiration dates, and physical condition.
- Respond to supply and equipment requests—both routine and urgent—with prompt, professional service.
- Inspect equipment and supplies for expiration, recalls, or defects, and report any issues.
- Help manage bi-annual physical inventories and assist with reporting for supply tracking.
- Keep all supply areas clean, organized, and well-maintained throughout daily operations.
- Propose new ideas and assist with department initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in all work.
You are detail-oriented, dependable, and bring a proactive mindset to solving problems. You value teamwork and take pride in supporting patient care—even when you’re not directly at the bedside.
What You Bring
- Preferred: 1 year of experience in healthcare, supply chain, or materials management.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and hands-on environment.
- Must be able to learn and use computers and digital systems within 90 days of hire.
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Hourly Pay:: $20.67 USD - $24.37 USD