Inventory Processor - Ft - 1St Shift

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Job Title
Inventory Processor - FT - 1st shift
Location
Akron
Facility
Akron General Medical Center
Department
Materials Management-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code
AK9932
Shift
Days
Schedule
6:30am-3:00pm
Job Summary
USW Bid period - 12/05-12/12
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
An Inventory Processor is responsible for maintaining multiple inventories of supplies. In addition, you will file, prepare, and deliver supplies. An Inventory Processor will also maintain the storage area while utilizing the inventory system.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
• Is a good communicator and self-starter.
• Is team oriented.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Can multitask in a fast-paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to learn new skills. This position offers career advancement within the department. Cleveland Clinic will assist you by cross-training caregivers for professional development. Join our team and together, provide exceptional patient care.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes Inventory System to order supplies and maintain proper inventory levels.
• Reviews and inputs data.
• Maintains Central Distribution inventory by properly rotating stock and expiration management.
• Takes daily inventory of all supplies for assigned areas.
• Inventories and restocks isolation/code/procedural carts as needed.
• Fills orders for supplies/equipment and delivers supplies/equipment as needed.
• Charges supplies/equipment to cost centers, and issues credit for returns (24/7 operation).
• Receives orders using MMIS system, verifies proper items are received with the orders, and delivers to the requesting department.
• Delivers supplies/equipment to the proper departments and places them where stocked. Rotates stock for first in/first out usage.
• Assists in researching problem orders (i.e., back orders, incorrect shipments, damaged products, product substitutions, product recalls, returns, and stock level adjustments).
• Maintains storage areas.
• Makes necessary storage changes to accommodate additional items to be stored.
• Cleans carts and storage areas.
• Attends annual required in-services.
• Performs clerical and housekeeping duties and lesser skilled duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follows Hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.

Education:

• High school graduate or the equivalent.

Certifications:

• None required

Complexity of Work:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to work harmoniously with others.

Work Experience:

• Established current knowledge of medical products as demonstrated by a minimum of one year experience in a health care environment in an area equivalent to nursing assisting medical assisting surgical assisting general or unit clerk or sterile processing area or two years of inventory experience utilizing an inventory management system.
• Experience/understanding of inventory control process.
• Experience with inventory/equipment software tracking systems preferred.
• Skill in data entry and use of PCs preferred (e.g. Excel/Word).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push pull stoop lift at least 70 pounds and perform routine tasks.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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