Logistic Technician

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Mississippi; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Logistics Technician to manage inventory and supply distribution within the Materials Management department. Responsibilities include ordering, stock monitoring, data entry, and timely delivery of materials across facilities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and ability to interact with diverse patient populations. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to NMHS guidelines and policies.

Qualifications

• Must have critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Must interact with a patient population including varied ages.
• Must organize and prioritize work orders for timely completion.
• Must update and maintain inventory records.

Responsibilities

• Orders and maintains inventory for Supply Processing Department (S.P.D.).
• Monitors and manages the storage area.
• Maintains stock with vendors.
• Recommends inventory stock level changes and deletions.
• Prepares orders and ships products and equipment as needed.
• Receives, issues, and delivers all materials, supplies and equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs minor maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment.
• Keeps area clean and orderly.
• Completes annual requirements for NMHS Guidelines.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Project Search Graduate

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 10006745 Materials Management Work Shift: 6p - 4:30a Job Description: The Logistic Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for managing and organizing the supply and inventory of their designated area or department.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Inventory/Stocking

• Orders and maintains inventory for Supply Processing Department (S.P.D.).
• Monitors and manages the storage area.
• Maintains stock with vendors.
• Recommends inventory stock level changes and deletions.
• Prepares orders and ships products and equipment as needed.

Recordkeeping/Clerical

• Reports shortages and damages to vendor.
• Conducts yearly inventory.
• Enters all items into appropriate data base/computer program.

Goods Received/Delivered

• Receives, issues, and delivers all materials, supplies and equipment in a timely and accurate manner.

Maintenance

• Performs minor maintenance and trouble shooting on equipment.
• Keeps area clean and orderly.
• Takes responsibility for delivery and pick-up of CSP carts (dirty & clean).

Regulatory

• Completes annual requirements for NMHS Guidelines.
• Assists in developing, implementing, maintaining, and recommending departmental processes.

Customer Services

• Assists departments as needed.
• Provides a high level of quality to customers.

Education

• Ensures that educational requirements are met each year.

Regulation

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Critical thinking and analytical skills; required
• Excellent written and verbal communication required
• Must have working knowledge of a computer, calculator, and telephone
• Must interact with a patient population including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion
• Must assume responsibility for receiving and distributing goods in a accurate and timely manner
• Must update and maintain inventory records
• Must interact daily with Staff from each Facility, vendors, truck drivers, and manufacturer representatives
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude at all times
• Must demonstrate a professional behaviour in interactions with all internal and external customers
• Must exhibit behaviour’s that compliment a positive image of the organization during pick-up and delivery of supplies

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. Rarely
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently

  Salary Range: $15.07-$18.84

  Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate| Required Certifications: Driver License - MS DPS

  North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.