Inventory Coordinator II-Path Lab

Overview

The Inventory Analyst supports the delivery of services of Pathology Laboratory customers by maintaining sufficient inventory supplies utilizing LAWSON (ERP) to meet customer needs in a timely manner. Responsibilities include to serve as inventory consultant in reporting and reduction of all Pathology Laboratory supply inventory. To maintain ongoing communication with Pathology Laboratory management team. Proper execution of this responsibility results in a high quality, efficient, cost efficient supply chain service to improve patient outcomes.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Main Function

· Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

· Integrates and demonstrates FOCUS Values, AIDET, and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPH-DM.

· Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.

· Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, ISO9001, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

· Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.

· Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

· Maintains the necessary supply levels through monitoring, reports, and adjusting inventory levels based on usage through accurate and timely electronic documentation of transactions for all responsible inventories.

· Collaborates with all departments with inventories to minimize interruptions in service, supply shortages and inventory management improvement.

· Places orders for supply replenishments in a timely manner.

· Maintains inventory according to KANBAN and works according to LEAN standards

· Reviews Manufacture Recall notices through Risk Department, Manager and Lawson Database and works with end users to remove any affected product from UPH-DM campuses.

· Performs Requisitioning/Purchasing functions as assigned.

· Receives shipment of orders from wholesaler and direct purchases. Unpacks supplies from the dock and places them in the correct area. Checks shipment invoice, checking expirations dates and rotating stock.

· Provides Supply Chain Leadership with information from regular supply utilizations, or other conditions, which may affect UPH-DM operations or budget planning.

· Project manages supply conversions in collaboration with Pathology Laboratory Leadership.

· Communicates effectively with all UPH-DM staff and management teams.

· Oversee the Stericycle operation and attend annual HazWoper/RCRA training

· Fills supply orders for clients

· This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPH-DM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.

· Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.

Qualifications

Associates degree or 3 years equivalent experience in an inventory management position required.

Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently.

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

A minimum of three years’ experience as a hospital or retail purchasing assistant or progressive experience in a hospital purchasing area is required.

Experience with an automated inventory system required.

Proficient with business tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience in analytics with an understanding of the healthcare industry, gathering report requirements, and designing and implementing solutions preferred.

Experience with analyzing data, accounting and or financial procedures preferred.

Must be self-directed and assume responsibility for timely completion of job responsibilities.

Must be able to perform math calculations.

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Must be able to communicate effectively to negotiate purchases.

Spatial perception required to plan for supply storage.