Inventory Specialist/shop Technician | Hattiesburg, MS

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  • Location: Hattiesburg, MS

  • Company: Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative

groups, while being sensitive to their culture and religious beliefs. The Inventory Specialist is responsible for receiving all medicals and shop supplies. Additionally, the inventory specialist will be responsible for coordinating deliveries of all patient and clinic medications and performing inventory functions.

Coordinating purchasing program activities through procurement of materials, supplies, ensures contract compliance, backsses need and availability, determines vendor sources, and reviews requisitions. Maintains appropriate inventory levels of medical products used by the departments including monitoring min/max levels. Manages product backordered with wholesaler/vendors and

communicates pertinent issues to Director and Clinical Coordinators. Job Responsibilities : Update patient information at each visit (address, telephone numbers, etc.) Process patient's charges in a timely manner Keep adequate supplies on hand Understand the importance of patient confidentiality Routinely checks the lobby for cleanliness Effectively maintain filing records daily Key and check daily charges for accuracy and makes necessary corrections Complete end of the day reports and checking deposit slip with activity report Balance the cash box each morning and afternoon Collect fees from patients at the time of visit or makes payment arrangements Keep the work area clean and organized Ability

to deal with difficult patients Collect patient satisfaction surveys Assist the Pharmacist as requested Fax information to other locations in a timely manner Give patients receipts for payments Understand the shop computer system Maintains prompt and regular attendance Verify timecard at the end of each pay period Performs related work, as assigned Ordering/Receiving/Sorting medicals and supplies coming from multiple vendors Creating Invoices/PO for all clinic medications Fills and delivers all medicals to clinics Maintains shop inventory by checking medical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing, and expediting orders, and removing outdated drugs.

Processes wholesaler returns as needed Track and resolve issues and action items Recognizes, communicates, and escalates concerns relevant to inventory management to Supervisor Assists the shop in conducting the semi-annual physical inventory and the monthly clinic audits. Manages any vendor recalls for department and assures compliance with departmental regulatory policies. Coordinates the processing of all expired medications. Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information. Attends monthly meetings, providing feedback on improvements, projects, etc.

Job Requirements : High School diploma or equivalent Basic computer and typing skills Additional coursework in Math and Science helpful Registration is required, certification preferred but not required Ability to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail within specified time periods Cooperate with other team members Demonstrate initiative and follow directions precisely Multi-task with a positive personal attitude while assisting patients Good oral and written communication skills Physical and Other Requirements : Ability to continuously listen, visualize, have dexterity and eye-hand coordination Ability for simple grasping, speed work Demonstrate positive attributes such as honesty, and integrity Must frequently stand, squat, reach, use both right and left forearm rotation and walk Must occasionally kneel, twist, have the ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 10 lbs.

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