Inventory Specialist - Vail

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Vail Health Hospital

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Vail, Colorado

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory levels through restocking, cycle counting, and managing supply deliveries for clinical teams. Ensure equipment and supplies are available, organized, and compliant with safety and expiration standards.

Qualifications

You are a detail-oriented and dependable individual with a proactive approach to problem-solving. You should have experience in healthcare, supply chain, or materials management, with strong organizational and communication skills. You must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and capable of learning and using digital systems within 90 days of hire.

Must Have Skills for ATS

HIPAA

inventory control

supply chain

materials management

cycle counting

computer systems

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.   What You Bring
  • Preferred: 1 year of experience in healthcare, supply chain, or materials management.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and hands-on environment.
  • Must be able to learn and use computers and digital systems within 90 days of hire.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:

  • Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
    • Competitive wages
    • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
    • Housing programs
    • Childcare reimbursement 
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
    • Medical
    • Dental 
    • Vision
  • Educational Programs: 
    • Tuition Assistance 
    • Existing Student Loan Repayment
    • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
    • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
  • Paid Time Off:
    • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
  • Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
    • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
    • Life insurance
    • Short and long-term disability
  • Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
    • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
    • Recreation discounts
    • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:$20.67—$24.37 USD

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Vail Health Hospital

Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Vail, Avon and Eagle, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty health center in Dillon. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center.
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