Supply Technician - 20 Hours per Week - Days - Detroit

About the role

Under general supervision, prepares items to be shipped out for credit, repair, exchange, evaluation, or case studies. Coordinates shipping arrangements with various freight vendors for pick-ups. Inspects parcels and checks for proper shipping standards. Performs activities associated with the delivery of Supply & Distribution services. Assists in resolution of routine problems and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates shipping arrangements with various freight carriers for pick-ups.
• Communicates with freight vendors such as Federal Express, Airborne, UPS, Emery, etc.
• Inspects all parcels to ensure they have been properly prepared for shipping according to security (radioactive or hazardous materials) and shipping standards (correct address and labeling).
• Delivers supplies to patient care areas in an efficient, accurate, and punctual manner.
• Maintains adequate supply levels in all patient care areas in designated areas, handling supplies to ensure sterility and infection control.
• Cleans and maintains supply carts and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion so that staff can readily find what they need.
• Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets, with knowledge of the appropriate Protective Personal Equipment (PPE).
• Controls patient charges by collecting and batching patient charge cards daily.
• Delivers STAT and non-cart items ordered through the patient charging systems.
• Controls inventory by monitoring usage on carts and reporting any fluctuations to the coordinator for evaluation with the nursing managers.
• Orders supplies using a hand-held computer. Downloads, uploads, and runs orders using the current inventory system to maintain adequate levels of supplies on carts.
• Special orders non-prime vendor supplies.
• Checks, receives, and distributes incoming supplies and stocks in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Prepares and delivers stock verifying item number, description, quantities, and delivery location.
• Delivers stock to proper location, receiving proper signatures from departments receiving the supplies. Maintains packing slips with signed copies attached for future reference.
• Responds to calls and resolves routine problems encountered by departments. Refers unusual or complex problems to supervisor for resolution.
• Sorts mail into proper slots and sends outgoing mail.
• Performs general maintenance (filling toner, staples, and ordering paper) on first and second floor copiers.
• Periodically inspects inventory stock for expired items and non-sterile conditions, and equipment for up-to-date safety inspections, and takes appropriate action.
• Makes recommendations to improve processes, minimize waste, and improve inventory control.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, the Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Some computer knowledge, typing ability, and good communication skills.
• Approximately six (6) months of previous experience in a warehouse or stock department or requisitioning, ordering, or receiving supplies environment to gain a working knowledge of the operations and procedures.

Organization: Corporate Services
Department: SCM Ship-Recv-Central
Shift: Day Job