Arkansas Children's · 1 month ago
Inventory Analyst/Surgical Services
Little Rock
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expArkansas Children's is a healthcare organization focused on providing exceptional care for children. The Inventory Analyst/Surgical Services role involves maintaining inventory control of surgical supplies and equipment while collaborating with various departments to ensure efficient operations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains supply/inventory control measures. Responsible for the organization and availability of supply items, equipment and specialty orders. Maintains inventory levels that are reasonable to support the surgical volume. Reviews, counts, and adjusts inventory at least monthly. Responsible for year-end inventory. Establishes processes and controls to eliminate obsolete items (includes returning obsolete items for credit), control proliferation of similar items, and secure new items. Assists the Inventory Assist in maintaining appropriate supply item levels and assists in delivery and pick-up of necessary supply items. Works closely with Cost Accounting in establishing new procedure codes and entering codes into inventory within two days of receipt. Reviews charge sheets with Service Leaders at least two times per year and updates as necessary. Works with the Purchasing Dept to establish and add new items to the Materials Management dictionary in Meditech
Maintains effective communication with all customer populations; i.e. Director, Business Manager, Patient Care Managers, Implant Techs, SPD Supervisor, physicians/surgeons, dentists, nursing staff, vendors, AC departments, etc. Collaborates and communicates effectively and keeps other well-informed of pertinent information; i.e. equipment and implant recalls, procedure code updates, status of implant inventories, charge sheet revisions, etc. Works effectively with physicians, dentists, company vendors, and other AC departments. Identifies departmental needs or areas of needed improvement and works cooperatively to resolve problems in a timely manner. Promotes sound and positive guest relations in activities. Notifies the appropriate people and coordinates the handling of supply/equipment defects/malfunctions/deficiencies. Reports activities/projects/accomplishments in writing to the Business Manager at least two times per month
Performs environmental rounds to assess maintenance, equipment, and supply needs and provides timely follow-up action. Provides project, clerical, administrative assistance to the Business Manager as requested, meeting established deadlines. Provides other administrative support to the Division of Nursing as requested. Maintains and updates the capital asset database on a monthly basis. Continually updates and adds automated inventory items, charging, etc. This includes pricing changes, obtaining new item numbers, setting/adjusting min/max levels, initiating inventories, etc. Performs physical counts on all inventory items at least once per month, compares the physical count to the quantity in Meditech, and makes adjustments as needed. Details reasons for adjustments. Submits the monthly inventory control report to the Business Manager by the 10th of the month for the previous month
Ensures consignment and implant inventories are maintained. Collaborates with the Implant Tech in assessing the need for consignment/implant inventory. Works with the Implant Tech in setting up (catalog numbers, min/max levels, quantity on hand, pricing) consignment/implant items into inventory. Collaborates with the Implant Tech in initiating actions to reduce obsolete or low-volume inventory, while ensuring adequate supply of inventory items. Assists in performance of scheduled cycle counts of automated consignment/implant inventory items; assists in reconciliation of discrepancies
Communicates with Surgical Services personnel, peers and other AC team members in a positive and professional manner. Utilizes available communication tools (staff meetings, bulletin boards, email, pager) to remain informed as well as communicating effectively and timely with others. Displays teamwork by offering assistance to others and utilizing time efficiently. Actively participates in unit staff meetings and inservices appropriate to assigned role. Attends Committee Meetings as delegated by Business Manager or Surgical Services Director. Seeks new challenges and is self-directed in identifying resources/learning activities to enhance competence. Consistently demonstrates that new knowledge and skills gained from education are incorporated into actual practices. Shares knowledge and expertise with nursing staff and other members of the health care team. Keeps abreast of current information and trends related to inventory management
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED or equivalent
High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
Company
Arkansas Children's
Arkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' more than 700,000 children.
Founded in 2018Springdale, Arkansas, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
Mabee Foundation
2025-01-02Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Marcy Doderer
President & CEO
Gena Wingfield
Chief Financial Officer/EVP
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