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Vail Health Hospital
Inventory Specialist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centers of a large company.
$44,060 / year median in Colorado
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here. Be a Vital Link in Healthcare Excellence Vail Health is looking for an organized and motivated Inventory Specialist to help ensure that our clinical teams have the right supplies at the right time. If you enjoy working behind the scenes to support frontline care and thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy matters—this is the role for you. What You'll Do As an Inventory Specialist, you'll be a key part of our Supply Chain team. Your day-to-day work helps clinical teams focus on patient care by making sure supplies and equipment are accurate, available, and ready when needed. Maintain accurate inventory levels through restocking, cycle counting, and inventory control for assigned areas. Review supply needs, prevent overstocking, and help ensure efficient product turnover. Conduct physical counts and investigate inventory discrepancies—updating systems as needed. Process supply deliveries by verifying quantities, expiration dates, and physical condition. Respond to supply and equipment requests—both routine and urgent—with prompt, professional service. Inspect equipment and supplies for expiration, recalls, or defects, and report any issues. Help manage bi-annual physical inventories and assist with reporting for supply tracking. Keep all supply areas clean, organized, and well-maintained throughout daily operations. Propose new ideas and assist with department initiatives aimed at continuous improvement. Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in all work. Who You Are You are detail-oriented, dependable, and bring a proactive mindset to solving problems. You value teamwork and take pride in supporting patient care—even when you're not directly at the bedside.