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Inventory Specialist - Distribution

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health • Seattle, WA 98194 • Posted 1 day ago

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In-person • Full-time • $27.47-$36.79/hr • Mid Level

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The Inventory Specialist - Distribution at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is responsible for managing inventory related to picking products, replenishing, and requisitioning within assigned areas of high value goods such as Surgical Services, Cath Lab, EP, and Imaging. This role extends beyond the supply room to all areas of the hospital or facility, including pulling products for cases as assigned. The specialist monitors and assures inventory levels meet demand, tracks usage, and sets inventory levels for specific groups of products in support of PAR and Perpetual locations. This position requires general knowledge of inventory management systems/procedures as they relate to healthcare facilities and offers significant opportunities for positive financial impact through effective inventory practices and ordering strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Management of inventory as it relates to picking products, replenishing, and requisitioning within assigned areas of high value goods such as Surgical Services, Cath Lab, EP, and Imaging.
  • Extends beyond the supply room to all areas of the hospital or facility.
  • Responsible for pulling products for cases as assigned.
  • Monitors and assures inventory levels meet demand tracking usage and setting inventory levels for specific group of products, in support of PAR and Perpetual locations.
  • Follows established channels of communication in handling routine and non-routine problems.
  • Recognizing issues that need referral to management.
  • Serves as back-up for the Inventory Technician position if assigned to St. Clare Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital or St. Francis Hospital.

Qualifications

Required

  • A minimum of three (3) years of clerical work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
  • Two years of related work experience in a Material Management function (e.g. inventory, distribution, etc.) is strongly preferred.

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a prominent healthcare system in the Pacific Northwest, offering a wide range of medical services through multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities. It provides comprehensive care in various specialties such as oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and women's health across the region. The company's dedication to patient-centered care, innovation, and quality has earned it recognition as a top healthcare provider.

Full Job Description

**Overview**

In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

**Responsibilities**

Duties include management of inventory as it relates to picking products, replenishing, and requisitioning within assigned areas of high value goods, such as Surgical Services, Cath Lab, EP and Imaging. Duties are not limited to the supply room, but extend to all areas of the hospital or facility. Responsible for pulling products for cases as assigned. Monitors and assures inventory levels meet demand tracking usage and setting inventory levels for specific group of products, in support of PAR and Perpetual locations.

Work requires general knowledge of inventory management systems/procedures as they relate to healthcare facilities. An incumbent follows established channels of communication in handling routine and non-routine problems, and recognizing issues that need referral to management. Given the variety, complexity and cost of medical supplies/equipment, the opportunity for positive financial impact to the organization through the application of effective inventory practices and on-timing ordering strategies is significant.

If assigned to St. Clare Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital or St. Francis Hospital, serves as back-up for the Inventory Technician position.

****Minimum hire rate for this role is: $27.47/hour****

"We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work."

**Qualifications**

We Require:

+ A minimum of three (3) years of clerical work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.

+ Two years of related work experience in a Material Management function (e.g. inventory, distribution, etc.) is strongly preferred.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

**Pay Range**

$27.47 - $36.79 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.