Logistic Technician

About the role

The Logistic Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for managing and organizing the supply and inventory of their designated area or department. This role engages strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate, monitor, and document purchase orders and inventory records, ensure effective maintenance and function of all equipment, and communicate and/or escalate all needs to support efficient operational management and adherence to policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Inventory/Stocking: Orders and maintains inventory for Supply Processing Department (S.P.D.). Monitors and manages the storage area. Maintains stock with vendors. Recommends inventory stock level changes and deletions. Prepares orders and ships products and equipment as needed. Recordkeeping/Clerical Reports shortages and damages to vendor. Conducts yearly inventory. Enters all items into appropriate data base/computer program.
• Goods Received/Delivered: Receives, issues, and delivers all materials, supplies and equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintenance: Performs minor maintenance and trouble shooting on equipment. Keeps area clean and orderly. Takes responsibility for delivery and pick-up of CSP carts (dirty & clean).
• Regulatory: Completes annual requirements for NMHS Guidelines. Assists in developing, implementing, maintaining, and recommending departmental processes.
• Customer Services: Assists departments as needed. Provides a high level of quality to customers.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent.
• Required Licenses and Certifications: DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Supply Logistics and Inventory Control in a Healthcare setting.

Skills and Abilities

• Critical thinking and analytical skills; required
• Excellent written and verbal communication required
• Must have working knowledge of a computer, calculator, and telephone
• Must interact with a patient population including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion
• Must assume responsibility for receiving and distributing goods in a accurate and timely manner
• Must update and maintain inventory records
• Must interact daily with Staff from each Facility, vendors, truck drivers, and manufacturer representatives
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude at all times
• Must demonstrate a professional behaviour in interactions with all internal and external customers
• Must exhibit behavior's that compliment a positive image of the organization during pick-up and delivery of supplies

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing Constantly Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting/Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling Frequently Climbing Occassionally Balancing Occassionally Stooping/Kneeling/Bending Frequently Reaching/Over Head Work Frequen ly Grasping Frequently Speaking Occassionally Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations Frequently

Benefits

• A****vailable
• Continuing Education 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Licenses + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other: Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers