Materials/Inv Control Spec

Position Summary ORLANDO HEALTH ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned a “Best Children’s Hospitals” recognition by U.S. News & World Report for 14 consecutive years and has been named a Top Children’s Hospital by the patient-advocacy Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013 and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence for employing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and patient and staff satisfaction. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children’s Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma Verification by the American College of Surgeons. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Come Join Orlando Health Team! Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health: Competitive Pay: Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions. All Inclusive Benefits: Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, and more for full time and part time employees. Employee-centric: Orlando Health has been selected as one of the 2020 “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. Committed to Community: Orlando Health provides more than $450 million in total value to the community in the form of charity care, community benefit programs and services, community building activities and more. Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, vice president, Human Resources. "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued." Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Surgical Supplies Department is seeking Materials / Inventoty Control Specilaist. This role is responsible for assessment, forecast, and restocking of inventory. Responsibilities Essential Functions Observes Orlando Health policies and procedures to obtain, return, and exchange product. Reports variances and fluctuations in par levels to Materials Manager and Service-line Specialist. Implements change processes by engaging staff to help develop approaches toward transition. Serves as a resource to Materials Management team and Service-line Specialists through proficient knowledge of abstracting data utilizing applicable software program. Communicates with all levels of surgery team to resolve supply issues, special needs, re-establish par levels or reconcile product mix on shelves or specialty carts. Serves as a liaison to Materials Management, CSC, vendors, and Service-line Specialists or Nursing Operations Manager to improve efficiencies and customer service. Facilitates equivalent product substitutes with service-line Specialists, Nursing Operations Manager and Corporate Resource Analyst. Responsible for updating and maintaining Material Management’s process for reconciliation of borrowed / loaned product between departments or facilities outside of site specific surgical supply department. Ensures accuracy of Material management software by initiating request to add new supplies or correct data of existing supplies. Receives product, verifies description and quantity ordered with packing slip. Receives, opens boxed product, and restocks supplies promptly upon delivery. Maintains cleanliness and organization of inventory area including shelves, carts, and bins. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Participates in staff meetings. Works on special projects as directed by department manager and/or designee(s). Investigates and formulates cost saving strategies. Participates in committees when assigned. Keeps the department manager informed of new products emerging on the market. Maintains new acquisition communication board. Participates in continuing quality improvement strategies. Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude and dependability. Responsible for scheduling equipment maintenance and inventory control (in Emergency Services areas). Qualifications Education/Training Associate’s degree. Two (2) years of directly related work experience may substitute for the Associate’s degree (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section). Licensure/Certification None. Experience Two (2) years of experience in an inventory environment. Familiar with automated materials management systems. Surgical supply and bone/tissue documentation experience preffered. Essential Functions Observes Orlando Health policies and procedures to obtain, return, and exchange product. Reports variances and fluctuations in par levels to Materials Manager and Service-line Specialist. Implements change processes by engaging staff to help develop approaches toward transition. Serves as a resource to Materials Management team and Service-line Specialists through proficient knowledge of abstracting data utilizing applicable software program. Communicates with all levels of surgery team to resolve supply issues, special needs, re-establish par levels or reconcile product mix on shelves or specialty carts. Serves as a liaison to Materials Management, CSC, vendors, and Service-line Specialists or Nursing Operations Manager to improve efficiencies and customer service. Facilitates equivalent product substitutes with service-line Specialists, Nursing Operations Manager and Corporate Resource Analyst. Responsible for updating and maintaining Material Management’s process for reconciliation of borrowed / loaned product between departments or facilities outside of site specific surgical supply department. Ensures accuracy of Material management software by initiating request to add new supplies or correct data of existing supplies. Receives product, verifies description and quantity ordered with packing slip. Receives, opens boxed product, and restocks supplies promptly upon delivery. Maintains cleanliness and organization of inventory area including shelves, carts, and bins. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Participates in staff meetings. Works on special projects as directed by department manager and/or designee(s). Investigates and formulates cost saving strategies. Participates in committees when assigned. Keeps the department manager informed of new products emerging on the market. Maintains new acquisition communication board. Participates in continuing quality improvement strategies. Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude and dependability. Responsible for scheduling equipment maintenance and inventory control (in Emergency Services areas). Education/Training Associate’s degree. Two (2) years of directly related work experience may substitute for the Associate’s degree (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section). Licensure/Certification None. Experience Two (2) years of experience in an inventory environment. Familiar with automated materials management systems. Surgical supply and bone/tissue documentation experience preffered.