POSITION SUMMARY Assists the clinical, reimbursement, and operations teams in the areas of purchasing and inventory management. Serves as a company resource for questions relating to product selection, contract utilization, inventory control, accounts payable related to inventory, and reimbursement for purchased goods. TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES · Understands and adheres to all applicable state, local and federal laws and/or regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. · Evaluates purchasing contracts and selects products that minimize cost of inventory while maximizing reimbursement. · Checks and maintains inventory levels and places inventory orders. · Monitors item usage and makes recommendations for adjustments to standard levels that assist in avoiding stock out situations and keep inventory levels as low as can be safely tolerated. · Assists in achieving cost effectiveness in purchasing and inventory control. · Processes purchase orders and order receipt. Maintain purchase order files and processes invoices. · Updates supply records and pricing in electronic medical record(s). · Trains other team members on inventory control and maintenance. · Assists with physical inventory activities and reports results to direct supervisor and senior management team members as directed. Responsible for researching any discrepancies. · Meets with vendor representatives as needed. · Assists in ensuring proper drug, supply, and equipment codes are assigned and communicated to reimbursement and clinical departments. · Checks for expired/unusable products and disposes of them properly. · Reviews product recalls and responds to requests for recall information. Coordinates product returns, as necessary. · Receives orders into warehouse and enters products into inventory in an orderly and efficient manner. · Responds to requests promptly and ensures that critical supplies are available as needed. · Assists in ordering and receiving home medical equipment. · Create reports and analyze data on inventory utilization, ordering and adjustments at request of senior management leaders. · Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in alternate site/home health. Minimum of two years’ experience in purchasing and inventory control. Miscellaneous: Strong computer skills required.