Inventory Tech - CommonSpirit Health

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed licensed for 49 faith-based acute care level four trauma critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians nurses and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms 11 emergency rooms 30 private patient rooms and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org

Job Summary:

Mid-level position: places requisitions for purchases delivers medical supplies throughout the hospital processes shipping & receiving and delivers inter-departmental supply orders as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Creates requisitions via the computer based inventory system for stock and non-stock items.  Creates requisitions for special order items office supplies maintenance items rentals and Capital Equipment.
• Processes shipping and receiving as needed.
• Delivers supplies throughout the hospital as needed
• Negotiates with suppliers and customers to identify “best practice” products and services.
• Provides in depth product research for new products as requested by staff.
• Works closely with Materials Manager and other department managers to create a smooth procurement process.
• Processes product returns and the resulting vendor credits.
• Maintains contact with suppliers regarding the status of any back-ordered product.
• Greets visitors and vendor representatives answers routine questions regarding department operation and directs same to appropriate individual.
• Supports the CHI National procurement activities as needed.
• Provides point of contact for emergency orders.
• Assists in physical inventories and cycle counts as per department policy.
• Assists with Accounts Payable issues relating to vendor invoices
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year supply chain related or any other relevant experience
• Experience in computerized material management systems

Required Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the purpose functionality and operation of automated ERP systems and processes (Lawson/Infor)
• Knowledge of the standards practices resources and tools applicable to inventory management cost containment and purchasing/procurement
• Knowledge of general office principles practices systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn FH procedures for the acquisition inventory and distribution of supplies/materials
• Ability to process and present data clearly
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely summarizing analysis in reports with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stay on task and meet deadlines
• Ability to keep abreast of and comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements regarding product recalls product failures and returns of outdated materials.
• Ability to read understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level (Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position

Required Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge and expertise in Excel or equivalent spreadsheet application. 

• Polished communication and presentation skills oral and written to communicate to the customers peers suppliers and leadership. 

• Ability to organize and prioritize to insure daily work load is carried out through individual or cooperative efforts. 

• Ability to react and perform under stress and emergency situations. 

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology required in order to be consistent to the needs of nursing physician services.