Supply Chain Tech I – Correctional Health (25K Retention Bonus)

Harris Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare safety-net provider is seeking to fill a Correctional Health position. The role involves managing supply chain functions, including ordering and stocking medical supplies. The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate with 0-2 years of purchasing experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency with tools like PeopleSoft and MS Word are essential. This position may require work on weekends and holidays, and operation of pallet jacks or forklifts may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Zero to Two years experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management.
• Above average verbal communication skills.
• Experience in writing and composing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient flow of supply chain functions.
• Order and stock patient medical supplies.
• Assist in coordination and management of supply chain activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Verbal Communication

Writing

PeopleSoft

Pyxis

MS Word

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Pallet Jacks

Forklift

Job description

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Summary - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Performs a variety of activities as assigned to ensure an efficient flow of supply chain functions including ordering and stocking patient medical supplies, receiving, delivering medical equipment, processing packages and mail. Fully trained and is operationally competent to work in one of the following areas; Central Supply, Receiving or Mailroom. Assist in the coordination and management of all supply chain activities of the department. Subscribes to, and advances the mission, vision and values of Correctional Health.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED
• Work Experience: Zero to Two (0-2) years experience Purchasing/Supply Chain Management background.

Special Requirements

• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Writing /Composing
• Proficiencies: PeopleSoft, Pyxis, P.C., MS Word
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays
• Equipment Operated: Pallet Jacks and/or Forklift.