Supply Chain Assistant (PRN/On-Call)

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a detail‑oriented logistics role to coordinate inventory flow and ensure supplies are stocked across departments. This position supports patient care by maintaining PAR levels, tracking stock, and training staff on efficient restocking.

The role requires independent work, strong teamwork, and good communication with clinicians and colleagues in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required for cross-department coordination.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with clinicians, patients, and staff.
• Proficiency in data entry and basic computer use is expected.
• Ability to lift and move supplies and equipment as needed.
• Experience in healthcare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of materials to maintain inventory levels across assigned departments.
• Stock patient rooms and storage areas with supplies to PAR levels.
• Routinely check expiration dates and rotate stock as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and labeling throughout the system.
• Train staff on restocking processes and safety procedures.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to supply chain and patient care.

Skills

Multitask

Independence

Teamwork

Communication

Typing skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BCLS certification

Job description

Variable (United States of America)

Hours: PRN/On-Call

PRN Rate: $19.00

Mary Free Bed Summary

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.It'sextraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients andinnovatively serve them. This is true of every employee,from support staff and leadershipto clinicians and care providers.

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes.The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

• Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
• Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
• Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
• Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Summary

Coordinates the flow of materialstomaintainadequate levels ofinventoryand equipment across assigned department(s). Facilitatesupply chainoperationsthrough inventory management,distributionandinterdepartmentalcollaboration.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Stock individual patient rooms with supplies toestablishedPAR level.
• Responsible formaintainingand stocking patient specific supplies as requested by clinicians to ensure high-level patient care can be provided.
• Stockstoragerooms and isolation carts with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other supplies as necessary to ensure adequate product is available at all hours of the day.
• Continuous rounding/spot checking forexpirationdates, rotating stock, and maintaining stock levels in variousareaof the Mary Free Bed Hospital, including but not limited to, Central Supply, Sub-Acute Rehab, inpatient, and outpatient locations.
• Stock Clean Utility/Med Rooms toestablishedPAR levels.
• Maintain neat and organized areas of responsibility including Central Supply, patient room servers, Clean Utility/Med Room, Storage Rooms, Nourishment Room.
• Routinely update the Crash Cart and train department staff on restocking processes.
• Conduct new staff training during department orientation period.
• In conjunction with the Infection Prevention team,monitorand record hand wash audits to ensure patient care staff are washing hands as they enter and exit patients’ rooms.
• Annually review and update departmental Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
• Maintain updated inventory labels and reference numbers throughout the system.
• Record stock numbers andmaintainappropriate recordsandPARlevels.
• Conducts periodic and year-end inventory.
• Label chargeable products and inventorystockas necessary.
• Ensure clinical equipment is in proper working condition and notify colleagues of defective equipment in need of repair.
• Clean,sanitizeand restock equipment and ensure proper functionality for clinical teams.
• Other duties as assigned

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well as encourages, coaches, andmonitorsthe sameinteam members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Initiative/ability to work independently
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Organizational & communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and customer service skills
• Computer skills, including data entering and proficient typing skills
• Professional mannerism in dealing with all people including clinicians, physicians, patients, visitors, colleagues, and vendors
• Physical Demands: Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time); able to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 50 pounds occasionally; able to sit for the majority (1/3 - 2/3) of the time, but may involve brief periods of time involving walking or standing; able to use keyboard frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time); ability to perform work of medium demand involving standing, sitting, pushing carts, & lifting articles.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience working in ahealthcarefacility
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• Two years of experience in a related field
• B.C.L.S. certification

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels

• None (No specific requirements)
• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position:Majority

Traverse or move around work location:Occasionally

Use keyboard:None

Operate or use department specific equipment:None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder:None

Position self toaccomplishthe Essential Functions of the role:None

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding:None

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds:_____

_Up to 25 pounds:______

_Up to 50 pounds:_Occasionally

Up to 75 pounds:_____

_More than 100 pounds:______

_Other weight: Up to___pounds_____

Other:None

If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disabilityor other legally protectedcharacteristic.