Inventory Assistant

Description

The Inventory Assistant will work with the Practice Manager and Director of Operations to ensure the Emergency Practice and Rehabilitation Practice have the needed medications, medical supplies, and office supplies for daily operations. The Inventory Assistant must be a detail-oriented person with the ability to learn and understand multiple computer systems. The Inventory Assistant needs to communicate clearly with vendors and management.

Requirements

Essential Functions

Ordering and receiving each working day

Enter and verify medication & supply charges to ensure proper capture of fees on client invoices

Monitor and rotate medications and supplies

Check expiration dates on stocked medications and sterile items

Monthly and annual inventory counts

Bring questions or concerns to management team

Non- Essential Functions

Keep storage closets organized and stocked

Help train other staff on how to stock inventory

Help to reduce inventory loss

Align medication markup and adjust as needed

Work with management team to improve inventory controls

Contacts

Frequent contact with vendors, management, staff, and doctors

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Exhibit initiative, responsibility, and flexibility

Strong organizational skills

Ability to interact with vendors and co-workers in a professional manner

Ability to follow all policies and procedures

Ability to multi-task in a busy work setting

Have strong math skills

Must be proficient in MS Office software

Ability to learn and work efficiently in EMR software

Education/Experience/Licensing

High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, crouch, bend over, and walk. Employees must have physical strength and flexibility while kneeling, sitting, or standing. Employees must have the physical strength and ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance and must be able to assist in lifting objects weighing more than 35 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is nearly always performed inside a veterinary hospital building and occasionally outside. The level of noise varies depending on number of patients and can often be a loud work environment. Temperature is generally controlled.