Job Summary

Timely and effective procurement, receipt, storage and control of medical supply inventory, instrumentation, and equipment utilizing a computerized inventory management system. Responsible for submitting inventory items for patient charge, coding, and price through a computerized inventory system. Employee may access secure medication supply areas to complete assigned job duties.

Responsibilities

• Procure, receive, and control medical supplies, instruments, equipment, and gases. • Control and adjust inventory levels by using cycle counts, reviewing recommended orders based on usage and visual inspection of inventory as needed. • Receive, maintain, and stock inventory items. • Perform data entry duties, inventory information changes, and medical device tracking related to the computerized inventory management system. • Perform data entry back-up for computerized inventory management system. • Prepare, monitor, and maintain reports related to inventory management. • Maintain storage of all inventory and patient charge records for designated period of storage. • Research and evaluate all inventory reports, and report/document all results • Communicate information on stock-outs and back-orders on a daily basis and follow up appropriately. • Perform vendor returns with appropriate documentation daily and in a timely manner. • Maintain "Safe Medical Device Logs" as required by law and perform product/patient information research as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

• High School Diploma or GED (Required) Experience: 2 Years - Certified Central Services TechnicianExperience: 2 Years - Certified Central Services Technician

Credentials

• No Certification, Competency or License Required

• Central Service Tech, Cert (Required)

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: General Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Krysteen M. Sovine krysteen.sovine@vandaliahealth.org