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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC013190 Surgery

Summary:

Surgery, Full Time, Mon-Fri, 7:30a-4:00p

The Inventory Assistant (OR) maintains routine supply items in the O.R.; is responsible for daily/weekly orders through Purchasing, Central Stores, and Sterile Processing, and dispenses delivered supplies to appropriate storage areas. The Inventory Assistant (OR) assists in maintenance of supply inventory with the Inventory Analyst and as directed by the Business Manager. The Inventory Assistant (OR) maintains records of material in inventory and on order; provides information to determine status of current orders and to forecast needs for future orders; monitors reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock; operates a personal computer and appropriate software packages; resolves most questions and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher levels; works under minimal supervision; investigates backorder issues and reports them to the OR Staff; maintains the tissue program for the department.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

No education requirements

Recommended Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Required Work Experience:

Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Maintains appropriate supply item levels per designated quotas. Assesses "non-inventoried" stock and places daily/weekly orders with Purchasing according to established par levelsand designated time frames. "Non-inventoried" means supplies that do not automatically reorder based on par levels set in Meditech. Communicates needed changes in supply par levels to the Inventory Analyst. Advises Inventory Analyst of problems related to stock and supply inventory.

Daily stocks and maintains cast cart and supplies, items in Sterile Storage, and supplies in Center Core.

2. Assists in delivery and pick-up of necessary supply items. Assists in delivery and pick-up of necessary supplies from AC departments. Communicates information related to arrival/delivery/return of supplies to Inventory Analyst, Business Manager, Patient Care Managers, Team Leader and/or Service Leaders as needed.

Serves as courier when needed. Maintains work and receiving area in orderly fashion so as to facilitate easy location of new supplies. Facilitates the return/repair process within one day of receipt of request. Daily tracks returns/repairs sent out and records the dates of milestones. Communicates the return of repaired items to Sterile Processing Supervisor and enters return information into database.

3. Stocks supplies in designated storage areas and bins. Checks delivered orders for accuracy and completeness. Reconciles packaging form to Purchase Order. Places stock in appropriate storage areas in an orderly fashion and ensures easy accessibility by staff. Rotates stock daily to ensure supply turnover. Notifies Receiving Department of discrepancies of supply receipts the day of delivery. Assists in monitoring and keeping hallways free of items. Documents receipt of implants. Completes implant documentation with appropriate lot number, expiration date, or other required information.AttACes documentation to specific implants.

4. Assists in ordering/delivery of special-order items. Maintains purchase order files for special order items. Assists Service Leaders in retrieving information related to delivery dates, back orders, etc. Maintains the tissue tracking program with the assistance of the Inventory Analyst. Examines and documents tissue package integrity. Records temperature of package when required. Enters tissue information into the tissue tracking software application. Reconciles tissue report to products on shelf or in refrigerator/freezer weekly. Orders service-specific items, maintaining appropriate volumes, as needed. Assists in adjusting par levels when necessary. Orders items from appropriate vendors. Researches backorders and communicates status to OR staff.

5. Communicates with Surgical Services personnel and other AC departments/staff in a positive and professional manner. Displays teamwork by offering assistance to others and utilizes time efficiently. Actively participates in unit staff meetings and inservices appropriate to assigned role.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

_“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.”_ Michael – Business Operations Manager

•Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

•We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

•Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

•When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.