Entry-Level Hospital Supply Chain Technician - Training Provided

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a dependable Supply Chain Technician to support the flow of medical supplies, equipment, and linens in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will use supply chain software to receive, stock, distribute, and track inventory, ensuring clinical departments have the resources needed for patient care. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing outstanding internal customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Fill supply requests accurately and efficiently using supply chain software systems.
• Stock medical and non-medical supplies in designated inventory locations and PAR areas.
• Verify product accuracy, quantities, package integrity, and sterility requirements when applicable.
• Rotate inventory to minimize expiration risks and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages to inventory control teams.
• Deliver supplies, equipment, and linen to appropriate departments throughout the hospital.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and documentation using supply chain systems.
• Receive incoming supplies and equipment utilizing supply chain software.
• Identify, document, and report shipment discrepancies according to established procedures.
• Prepare received products for storage and distribution.
• Research and assist in resolving lost or missing packages.
• Stock and maintain linen inventories at assigned PAR levels.
• Ensure linens are stored and handled according to quality, cleanliness, and patient safety standards.
• Rotate linen inventory and monitor for quality concerns.
• Support linen deliveries, pickups, and inventory tracking processes.
• Deliver and retrieve patient care equipment according to hospital procedures.
• Clean, stage, and prepare equipment in compliance with infection prevention guidelines.
• Assist with equipment assembly when necessary.
• Coordinate handling of malfunctioning equipment for Clinical Engineering review and repair.
• Provide exceptional service to hospital departments and clinical staff.
• Support service recovery efforts and respond promptly to supply-related needs.
• Utilize work time productively to support departmental goals and patient care operations.
• Assist in training and onboarding new team members.
• Participate in department projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support Supply Chain operations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management systems

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a dependable Supply Chain Technician to support the flow of medical supplies, equipment, and linens in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will use supply chain software to receive, stock, distribute, and track inventory, ensuring clinical departments have the resources needed for patient care. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing outstanding internal customer service.