Central Supply

River Valley Care Center in; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Care Center is seeking a Central Supply Clerk to manage inventory and support resident care. You will order, receive, and stock essential items, keep precise records, and monitor usage to prevent shortages, while collaborating with nursing staff and other departments.

The role requires basic computer skills, organizational strength, and the ability to work with vendors to optimize purchasing and budgeting. This is a full-time position in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in inventory management or supply coordination in a healthcare setting is a plus
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with ordering systems
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Order, receive, and stock central supply items such as briefs, gloves, gowns, and over-the-counter medications
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure supplies are organized and accessible
• Monitor usage patterns and communicate concerns about overuse or shortages to nursing leadership
• Identify and recommend new products or systems that improve efficiency and support staff needs
• Assist other departments with supply-related tasks as needed
• Maintain supply budget and track expenditures
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Understand basic contract terms and use ordering software to manage purchases

Skills

Inventory management

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Tools

Ordering systems

Ordering software

Job description

The Central Supply Clerk is responsible for managing the facility's medical and general supply inventory. This role ensures that essential items are ordered, stocked, and distributed efficiently to support resident care and daily operations.

• Order, receive, and stock central supply items such as briefs, gloves, gowns, and over-the-counter medications
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure supplies are organized and accessible
• Monitor usage patterns and communicate concerns about overuse or shortages to nursing leadership
• Identify and recommend new products or systems that improve efficiency and support staff needs
• Assist other departments with supply-related tasks as needed
• Maintain supply budget and track expenditures
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Understand basic contract terms and use ordering software to manage purchases

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

• Prior experience in inventory management or supply coordination in a healthcare setting is a plus
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with ordering systems
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Regular lifting, pushing, or pulling of supply boxes and carts up to 40 lbs
• Repetitive tasks such as stocking shelves and organizing inventory
• Use of carts, ladders, and basic supply equipment
• Ability to move throughout the facility to deliver supplies to various departments

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.