Inventory Analyst, A Wellness Place - Northside Hospital Inc.

***This position will predominantly sit at Northside Cherokee and travel to Northside Forsyth***

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

1. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of CAP inventory software applications and updates. Performs inventory CAP POS system procedural activities and functions including development customization, testing, implementation, training, upgrades, and support of related applications. Interacts with CAP support team and NSH network personnel to maintain system communication between campuses.

2. Creates inventory analysis reports; provides support and maintenance for inventory systems as determined by the Manager. Maintains an issues work list and conducts regular and thorough follow-up.

3. Recommends operational changes to improve and ensure that inventory processes are maintained according to hospital policies and established standards. Develops and makes recommendations on issues regarding inventory procedures, systems and data retention to enhance inventory accuracy, availability and trending.
4. Responds appropriately to departmental initiatives and requests for assistance. Completes inventory processing in a timely manner, including vendor build, inventory receipt and merchandise tagging.
5. Acts as monthly and annual inventory development “lead” and assists in the implementation of monthly and annual inventory counts. Conducts inventory analysis, value analysis and variance reporting.
6. Provides training and education on the systems and processes designed to achieve operational efficiency related to payment transactions, inventory management and billing reporting.

7. Works with other departments to provide accurate and relevant data and reporting. Verifies integrity of printed information, maintains proper reporting logs.

8. Conducts chart audits according to departmental and hospital standards, generates reports for quality improvement.

9. Performs daily transactions/financial close outs, journal entries and deposit submission to accounting. Checks for accuracy and performs all appropriate balancing procedures.
10. Enters patient charges into patient accounts software. Reconciles patient accounts with daily activity reports and inventory system.
11. Investigates insurance denial accounts, trend and reporting findings.

12. Carries out product shipping procedures and maintenance of records in compliance with hospital standards.
13. Prepares inventory invoices and reconciles patient accounts to ensure accuracy in preparation for submittal to Accounts Payable.
14. Maintains complete confidentiality of all information and data.
15. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury-accident to the Manager and/or Coordinator.
16. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves departmental computer issues, or escalates problem to IS. Performs maintenance and basic support for printers and PCs for the department. Performs basic configuration changes.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. Associates degree in Business Administration or related field OR three (3) years of directly related experience in bookkeeping, inventory management or in a related healthcare environment.
2. Possess strong analytical skills and mathematical skills.
3. Proficient in the use of personal computer, accounting or inventory software, data processing and Excel.
4. Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, exercise independent judgment, attention to detail and maintain confidentiality.
6. Current BLS card (CPR).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED
1. CAP software or inventory management experience.
2. Insurance billing or accounting experience.
3. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Computer Science/Information Technology.