Central Supply Distribution Tech II

Brookwood Baptist Health; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookwood Baptist Health in Birmingham, AL seeks a Central Supply Clerk to support daily operations in the Brookwood Hospital's Central Supply warehouse. You will manage inventory, rotate stock, and use handheld devices to track locations and replenish par levels.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and at least two years in warehouse or inventory roles; box-truck experience is a plus and valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Two years of warehouse, inventory or customer service experience requested.
• Box truck experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify excess inventory and coordinate returns and credits.
• Inventory with handheld device and maintain par levels.
• Perform cycle counts and adjust records.
• Maintain warehouse organization and labeling systems.
• Serve as liaison with clinical leaders and teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree substitution possible

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Schedule: Mon- Fri

Time: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM

Serving the Homewood community, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama. The facility offers a full complement of services, including emergency care, cardiovascular care, bariatrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation, and surgical services. It also is one of the largest providers of psychiatric care in the state. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission, and its bariatric program has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The Women's Medical Center provides comprehensive women's services through all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity care, and labor and delivery services. Additionally, the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Baptist Health Brookwood is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great, new competitive pay and a great benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Svings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks accured)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance
• All benefits start day one

At Brookwood Baptist the Central Supply Distribution is responsible for coordinating and assisting with the daily support of operations to include inventory management and control of perpetual and par locations.

Responsibilities

• Identifies excess inventory, returning stock and processing credits; notifies supervisor of outdates or slow-moving inventory.
• Notifies the Supply Chain Operations Lead or Supply Chain Operations Supervisor of issues impacting the department’s operational efficiency.
• Responsible for rotating dated stock and maintaining a working stock level of supplies on the par locations, procedural rooms, and the Central Supply warehouse.
• Uses hand-held device to inventory supply locations.
• Creates and manages bin locations and labels, where required.
• Answers telephone or customer requests with appropriate Orlando Health commitment to excellence customer service responses.
• Expedites correction of all discrepant orders with purchasing department.
• Reports discrepancy volume and fluctuations. Initiates process improvements and assists in their implementation.
• Maintains warehouse and par locations, including accurate replenishments, organization, labeling systems, and periodic par evaluations and adjustments.
• Follows procedures for accurate receiving and delivery of shipments. Reconciles paperwork and issues to completion.
• Participates in putaway and validation process of perpetual inventory items, and issues and credits materials from the inventory management point-of-use system.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clinical leaders and teams.
• Participates in a variety of department-based and hospital sponsored educational programs to maintain skills and competencies.
• Cooperates and interacts with supervisors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to "service".
• Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge. Effectively works as a liaison for nursing departments.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Works as a liaison for the Supply Chain department and the clinical leaders throughout the facility.
• Provides support for annual or bi-annual inventory counts to determine asset value and additional inventories, as requested.
• Performs basic system troubleshooting.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.
• Utilizes expertise problem solving functions and performs specific tasks or routines that are supportive to patient care and expedites efficiencies.
• Processes and logs all system file updates related to supply location inventory updates and replenishments.
• Perform cycle counts on a regular basis.
• Present a consistent professional image in dress and communications.
• Operates supply chain equipment as needed.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Valid driver's license

Experience

• Two (2) years of related warehouse, inventory or customer service experience required.
• An Associate's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience.
• Box Truck Exp strongly preferred.