Inventory Clerk

Inventory Clerk

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Strong attention to detail and follow through skills required
• Basic computer familiarity required
• One year of related experience preferred
• Additional qualifications as required by individual state law

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain inventory records for all dialysis supplies (including purchase orders and inventory transaction audits), logs, files, returns, obsolete/expired items, emergency orders, manual purchase orders and ensure appropriate levels of supplies, medications and equipment are available at all times using the automated inventory system; adjust processes to accommodate facility patient growth and item changes
• Order, receive, and issue supplies including medications daily; perform daily, weekly and monthly counts of supplies and reissue using the computerized system according to set standards; record supplies provided to other modalities (PD, Acute, Home Hemo, etc.)
• Stock treatment areas daily and provide supplies, including medications, to staff
• Maintain inventory on a first in/first out (FIFO) basis and ensure that supplies do not expire before usage; record inventory receipts, issues and transfers on a timely basis
• Print and review system reports and inventory transaction audits on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as scheduled; submit reports to FA and review reports with the Facility Administrator
• Maintain neatness, cleanliness and safety of stock room per policy and regulations
• Communicate with management, staff, purchasing agents and vendors regarding supply delivery and notify Facility Administrator of any unusual incidents
• Participate in facility QA/CQI process
• Perform duties and responsibilities of other positions in the clinic including, but not limited to Reuse Technician and Unit Secretary/Administrative Assistant as required
• Participate in team nursing and promote team concept in all facility activities; proactively assist other staff in the performance of their duties in accordance with policies and as allowed by state regulations (i.e. look for ways to help)
• Consistent, regular attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with computerized inventory systems preferred
• Commitment to DaVita’s values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun
• Empathy, consideration, and respect for patients and co-workers
• Willingness to seek opportunities to help teammates and/or patients
• Willingness and ability to foster a positive work environment
• Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position. Primary written language of supplies and inventory system is English