$13 – $18/hr
The Inventory Specialist is responsible for both traditional medical/surgical supplies management and 2-Bin Kanban project supply chain systems. This role is responsible for the accurate and efficient counting, stocking, and auditing of consumable medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, surgical implants, instruments, and other hospital assets. This role may also be responsible for installing and maintaining 2-Bin Kanban project supply chain lines, including assembling and adjusting inventory storage racks. This is a temporary position that will require extensive travel. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Accurately capture inventory count data in the HITS program, utilizing Excel or paper count sheets as instructed by the Team Leader or other Inventory Management. Perform inventory counts, ensuring all items are accounted for and reported according to established policies. Report discrepancies in inventory to the Team Leader. Maintain a high level of competency in using technology for inventory data capture, including the HITS application. Regularly communicate with the Team Leader regarding any issues with the HITS program and/or computer equipment. Assemble/disassemble and adjust inventory storage racks, carts, and shelving for supplies. Install carts to each par location. Organize and stock inventory shelving as directed by the supervisor and hospital staff teams. Read data for supplies description, item number, par, and unit of measurement (uom). Pick one (1) each of supplies for each par location and label with a temporary label. Bin and stage supplies on carts with appropriate bin size and label. Label bins and carts. Accurately capture inventory count data in the HITS program using Excel or paper count sheets as instructed by the Team Leader or other Inventory Management. Follow procedures and protocols outlined in job orientation and training. Follow company procedures, guidelines, and standards in customer service, equipment utilization, a