Secretary-Inventory Control

Overview

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.  Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology.  Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards.  St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

In conjunction with the Nurse Manager and Physicians, the Inventory Control Secretary orders and maintains par levels for items from Central Sterile Supply and General Stores, as well as outside supply orders. Assists in monitoring operational expenses and provides input into future capital purchases.

 

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and monitor optimal par levels for all clinical supplies, stock, and non-stock items, including sterile supplies and general store items.
• Place, track, and receive outside supply orders, ensuring accuracy of shipments.
• Work closely with the Nurse Manager and Physicians to identify medical equipment needs and ensure availability.
• Assist in monitoring operational expenses, identifying potential overspending, and providing input into future capital purchases.
• Perform computer order entry/retrieval, track inventory changes, and maintain accurate inventory records within the designated hospital management system.
• Ensure proper stock rotation to prevent expiration and maintain clean, organized supply areas.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• Ability to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including regular use of a computer keyboard.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior medical experience required, specifically in a role involving the identification of medical equipment and supplies.
• Proficiency in computer order entry/retrieval; strong organizational and communication skills.

 

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.