Clerk, Supply Chain

T E C Industrial Inc; Salmon (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Steele Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Supply Chain Clerk to support the Materials Management department in daily inventory operations. This entry-level role handles receiving, stocking, data entry, and timely distribution of supplies to clinical and non-clinical areas.

You will maintain accurate records, assist with cycle counts, and coordinate with vendors to return or exchange items while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in supply chain, warehouse, inventory, or healthcare materials management preferred.
• Experience with inventory software systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, count, weigh, sort and verify incoming shipments for accuracy, damage, and conformance with purchase orders.
• Stock shelves, supply rooms, and par levels according to established inventory procedures.
• Pick, pack, and deliver supplies to clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the materials management system, including counts, adjustments, and item updates.
• Monitor stock levels and notify leadership of shortages, backorders, or unusual usage patterns.
• Assist with cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Prepare and process returns, credits, and exchanges with vendors.
• Maintain clean, organized storage areas that meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal departments and externals partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

CPSI system experience

Inventory management

English proficiency

Customer service

Prioritize tasks

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPSI System

Inventory software

Job description

• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Contact information

• Name Lincoln Bevers
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Choosing Steele Memorial Medical Center as your employer will lead to a fulfilling career with ample opportunities for community connection and meaningful impact. In our smaller rural setting, employee development and mentorship are a focal point in fostering a company culture that promotes professional growth. Be a part of a thriving community that prioritizes relationships and provides compassionate healthcare.

The Supply chain clerk is an entry-level position that supports the daily operations of the Materials Management department by performing inventory management, receiving, distribution and data entry tasks. This role ensures supplies are accurately tracked, stocked, and delivered to departments in a timely and efficient manner to support safe patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, count, weigh, sort and verify incoming shipments for accuracy, damage, and compliance with purchase orders
• Stock shelves, supply rooms, and par levels according to established inventory procedures.
• Pick, pack, and deliver supplies to clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the materials management system, including counts, adjustments, and item updates.
• Monitor stock levels and notify leadership of shortages, backorders, or unusual usage patterns.
• Assist with cycle counts and annual physical inventory
• Prepare and process returns, credits, and exchanges with vendors.
• Maintain clean, organized storage areas that meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal departments and externals partners.
• Stores articles in bins, or on shelves, according to identifying information.
• Fills orders or issues supplies from stock.
• Determines methods of storage, identification, and stock location, considering temperature, humidity, height and weight limits, turnover, floor loading capacities, and required space.
• Outgoing packages, such as Fed-X and UPS. Must be weight and label with proper outgoing labels with name, address. Copies of paperwork goes to department sending packages, 1 to AP and 1 kept in Supply Chain department for tracking.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and email communication. Basic CPSI system experience.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy day.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to read and interpret packing slips, purchase orders, item labels, safety information, and hospital policies,
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with vendors, delivery drivers, clinical staff and other departments.
• Ability to listen and respond effectively to verbal instructions, changes in supply needs, and urgent request.
• Ability to document inventory information accurately in written and electronic formats.
• Ability to ask clarifying questions to ensure accuracy in orders deliveries, and departmental requests.
• Prepare supply carts, kits, and restock bins according to department standards.
• Support the receiving process by unloading trucks, breaking down boxes. Take trash/pallets out.
• Maintain documentation for recalls and assist with locating and removing affected products.
• Support supply chain leadership with data collection, usage reports, and special projects.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and process improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety, infection control and regulatory guidelines related to storage, handling and distribution of medical supplies.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Prior experience in supply chain, warehouse, inventory, or healthcare materials management preferred.
• Experience with inventory software systems preferred.

Expectations For All Employees:

• Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Steele Memorial Medical Center.
• Follows the requirements and expectations for all employees as outlined within the Employee Handbook, Compliance Program, SMMC Policies & Procedures, and individual Job Description(s).
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. Use appropriate Safety and Infection Control measures.
  • Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee, and operations data.
  • Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
  • Comply with all federal and state regulatory standards applicable to employee’s department and job function.
  • Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and regulations, e.g., HIPAA