Supply Chain Technician

About the role

The Supply Chain Technician ensures that all materials are received, stored, and distributed in a proper and prudent manner while maintaining complete accountability for inputting and retrieving data in the materials management module.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Affords assistance and communication with Buyers and/or Supply Chain leadership to maintain appropriate inventory levels and provides PAR level recommendations as needed.
• Maintain an understanding of supply automation system(s) for daily restocking, inventory adjustments, and PAR level management, if applicable.
• Maintains an understanding of the Medical Material Information System (MMIS) software and other technical equipment.
• Enter (Key), fill, and deliver all supply requisitions.
• Deliver supplies throughout the hospital in a timely and accurate manner.
• Aid hospital employees with ordering supplies, to include walk-up and emergency orders.
• Enter (Key) patient charges (If applicable) Labelling of supplies with charge stickers if applicable.
• Follow departmental polices pertaining to appropriate attire (scrubs, mask, shoe covers, etc.) when stocking specialty areas (e.g. OR and Sterile Processing).
• Aid in mailroom functions and duties, including Do shipping on a daily basis (FedEx, UPS, etc.).
• Maintain storeroom area, answering the phone and providing complete coverage.
• Responsible for disposing all trash properly.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Conducts cycle counts on a routine basis to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
• Performs verification procedures before accepting any materials from carrier.
• Performs physical verification and documentation of material contents received.
• Documents the shipment on official records.
• Maintains bone and tissue documentation from time of entry to facility for chain of custody per TJC standards.
• Place merchandise and paperwork in proper areas.
• Handle discrepancies on physical verification process.
• Keeps dock, storeroom and receiving areas clean and orderly.
• Operate material handling equipment (pallet jack, carts and hand trucks) safely.
• Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Assist in courier runs to any and all areas, both in and out of state.
• Restock supply items and perform routine checks for expired products on code carts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety standards.

Physical requirements

• Manual dexterity and physical ability to stand, walk and handle materials for prolong periods of time.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighting in excess of 600 pounds.
• Must possess visual and oral acuity.

Working environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment.
• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to read, write and understand English proficiently.
• Math skills necessary to count, inventory and convert each/box/case quantities.
• Must possess excellent communication skills (both phone and personal).
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment.
• Must understand and practice excellent personal hygiene.
• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with coworkers, staff, and guests.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows correct chain of command in handling challenges and issues, including crisis situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including the ability to integrate multiple factors which may impact patient care.