Inventory Specialist I Jobs

To us, it's about living life to the fullest while serving our patients, teammates, neighbors and friends. We are dedicated and passionate in everything we do, seeking challenge and appreciating the routes that got us here. Whether our path is clinical or not, we all came to find balance and meaning in our lives within the work we are passionate about and the adventures we live.

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Our updated 520,000-square-foot hospital opened in December 2020. 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.

Some roles may be based outside of our Colorado office (as stated in the Job Title). Roles based outside of our primary office can sit in any of the following states: AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work primarily in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

$2,500 Sign- On Bonus Available!

About The Opportunity

Responsible for receiving, distributing, restocking, cycle-counting, and additional primary and secondary Supply Chain tasks as assigned.

What You Will Do

• Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or services and participates in special projects and department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Responds to and appropriately executes supply and equipment requests, both urgent and routine, and provides professional and prompt customer support to clinical and other teams members.
• Ensures all Supply Chain transactions (inventory, receipt, stock issue) are completed accurately within the appropriate tracking systems. Using documentation such as delivery manifest, pick ticket or packing slip, inspects and audits supply and equipment deliveries based on department standards and procedures (i.e. quantity, unit of measure, correct label, physical condition, product expiration).
• Participates in bi-annual physical inventories.
• Implements effective inventory management and serves as point-person for restock and review of supplies to identify shortages, control overstock, and facilitate timely turnover of products.
• Maintains, cleans, and organizes clinical supply and equipment storage areas. Cleans Materials Management common areas of trash and excess packaging and organizes areas of responsibility during and after daily operations.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views, self-motivates to independently manage time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks
• Verifies inventory counts in tracking systems by comparing them to physical counts of stock and investigates discrepancies and adjusts errors.
• Performs inventory control activities to provide medical supplies in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner for assigned perpetual inventories in accordance with professional standards and established internal procedures.
• Rounds and inspects supplies and equipment for expiration dates, defects, or when recall notifications are received, and corrects errors and/or reports to supervisors.
• Runs appropriate reports to identify supply issues that need addressing and, where appropriate, presents solutions and reporting metrics to management.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Experience

What you will need:

• Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• One year of experience in Healthcare, Supply Chain or Materials Management preferred.
• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

License(s)

• Current, valid driver's license and ability to pass Vail Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria required.

Certification(s)

• N/a

Computer / Typing

• Microsoft Office knowledge preferred. Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education

• N/A

Pay Range

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience.

$20.67—$24.25 USD

Benefits At Vail Health (Full And Part Time) Include

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Housing programs
• Tuition Assistance
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Educational Programs:
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Pet insurance
• Recreation discounts
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Vision
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• Paid Time Off:
• Short and long-term disability
• Dental
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
• Childcare reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Competitive wages
• Medical

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility