Healthcare Inventory Clerk — Central Supply

Best Care; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Omaha, NE is seeking a Supply Chain Associate to ensure timely delivery of supplies to patient floors and central storerooms. You will maintain stock levels, restock central areas, and support the department's day-to-day operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires strong verbal communication, basic computer and handheld data entry, and the ability to read and understand various reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) preferred.
• 6 months previous inventory restocking experience preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Basic computer and handheld data entry skills preferred.
• Basic medical terminology skills preferred.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains adequate medical supply levels by replenishing in SCM established par/supply location by entering information into the computerized ordering system to ensure par levels are met.
• Delivers requested supplies to assigned established replenishment location by following Supply Chain procedures to ensure departments receive their items within established time frames.
• Collects (and in some instances based on location) cleans patient equipment by following standard procedures outlined by Infection Prevention and delivering equipment to the requesting units to maintain adequate stock for patient utilization.
• Restocks the Central Supply area (where applicable) on a daily basis by rotating supplies and removing items near their expiration to ensure all supplies are used within recommended timeframes.
• Responsible for collecting, returning, and crediting unused supplies from SCM established par/supply locations to ensure supplies are processed in accordance with Supply Chain procedures.
• Communicates with Lead Inventory Coordinator on all supply replenishment issues/needs to maintain adequate supply levels within the facility.
• Assists with various Supply Chain functions as needed, including but not limited to receiving, mailroom, etc.
• Responsible for learning proper operation of handheld devices and all other equipment in department.
• Professionally handle specialized customer requests efficiently and accurately, including but not limited to using proper phone etiquette, obtaining accurate information and understanding request, carrying department pager and responding to requests in a timely manner.
• Complete all tasks and duties assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Actively participates in continuous improvements within the Supply Chain organization.

Skills

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Handheld data entry

Medical terminology

Report literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Omaha, NE is seeking a Supply Chain Associate to ensure timely delivery of supplies to patient floors and central storerooms. You will maintain stock levels, restock central areas, and support the department's day-to-day operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires strong verbal communication, basic computer and handheld data entry, and the ability to read and understand various reports.