Inventory Tech - Fort Lauderdale (Palms South) -

Inventory TechnicianReports to: Center Director Exemption: Non-exempt Job Summary:Responsible for maintenance, storage and utilization of the inventory system in accordance with DaVita Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, OSHA, CMS, AAMI, federal, state and local regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent. The skills required for this position will generally be acquired through one year of related experience to become familiar with routine maintenance of dialysis supplies. Must meet additional qualifications as required by individual state law.

Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements for a particular position can vary. These must be reviewed with management.

Job Functions:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Establishes and maintains inventory records, logs, files, manual purchase orders and ensures appropriate levels of supplies, medications and equipment are available at all times using the automated inventory system (PICS); adjusts processes to accommodate clinic patient growth and item changes.

Responsible for ordering, receiving, and issuing supplies including medications daily; performs daily, weekly and monthly counts of supplies and reissues utilizing the computerized system according to set standards.

Responsible for stocking treatment areas daily and providing supplies to staff, including medications to staff.

Maintains inventory on a first in first out (FIFO) basis and ensures that supplies do not expire before usage. Records inventory receipts, issues and transfers on a timely basis.

Prints and reviews audit trail reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Communicates and reviews reports with the Center Director.

Maintains neatness, cleanliness and safety of stock room per policy and regulations.

Communicates with management, staff, purchasing agents and vendors regarding supply delivery and notifies Center Director of any unusual incidents.

Participates in facility QA/CQI process.

Performs duties and responsibilities of other positions in the clinic including, but not limited to Reuse Technician and water systems and disinfection.

Participates in team nursing and promotes team concept throughout all clinic activities; assists other staff in the performance of their duties in accordance with policies and as allowed by state regulations.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of teammates in this job.

DaVita Inc. is the largest provider of dialysis services in the United States for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, also known as end stage renal disease, or ESRD. We currently operate or provide administrative services to approximately 1200 outpatient dialysis centers located in 41 states and the District of Columbia, serving approximately 94,500 patients.

All this makes us the largest independent provider of dialysis services in the United States. Though we're proud of this standing, we have set our sights on a higher goal. We want to be the greatest dialysis company the world has ever seen. And we're accomplishing this through a shared commitment to our mission and values.





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