Job Overview:

Under the direction of the Manager, the Inventory Specialist works and cooperates with Receiving and Distribution staff.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma required
• Six months to one-year Materials Management/Distribution experience
• Knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel and the ability to multi-task successfully
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and demonstrated writing skills

Preferred:

• college degree preferred.

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: Day
• Time: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Status: Per Diem (As needed based on department needs)

Essential Functions:

• Actively participates in cost containment and clinical product standardization programs
• Acts as a liaison between Supply Chain and other units
• Act as official purchasing agent for OR/unit, reviews and evaluates product data with an emphasis on specialized clinical items
• Advise appropriate team members of product backorder, and makes recommendations to resolve issues
• Files all documents and related paperwork in a timely fashion
• Receives all physicians request for implants and special clinical items; clarifies request with MD office if necessary and expedites delivery of items for surgery
• Reconciles invoices that have pricing or receiving discrepancies; helps to resolve credit hold issues by acting as a liaison between AP and vendor
• Processes all bill only, filing by vendor and date
• Processes all Add items and activations daily
• Reviews implant log daily, and enters usage into Champion Tissue Tracking,
• Sweeps for expired product daily
• Moves short dates to the front of the pack
• Compiles spreadsheet of all expired product
• Attends huddle for scheduling
• Packs all returns and brings to receiving for processing
• Compiles bill only back up implant descriptions and brings to OR materials manager
• Orders OR supplies and replenish the OR supply room
• Maintain bill and replace records for consignment inventory,
• Maintain the organization of the storeroom by performing FIFO, labeling and cleanliness of supply bins and storage shelfs
• Actively review surgeon preference cards and case cart sheets for case efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer