Central Supply Clerk

SANANTONIONORTH in; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Supply Clerk at SANANTONIONORTH oversees the facility's medical and general supply inventory to ensure essential items are ordered, stocked, and distributed to support resident care and daily operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, monitoring usage, coordinating with nursing leadership, and working with vendors to optimize purchasing within budget and accessibly organized supplies.

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

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

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.