Supply Chain Technician

MedStar Health; Cherry Valley (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Supply Chain Technician to support hospital operations and ensure patients receive timely care through reliable supply delivery.

You will handle case carts, custodial inventory, and unit replenishments using handheld devices, coordinate with OR and Sterile Processing, and participate in ongoing education to improve processes and efficiency across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent communication with internal and external customers.
• Customer service focus and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Responds to internal requests with friendly, timely service.
• Coordinates case cart requests with OR staff and ensures proper supplies.
• Replenishes bins to PAR levels and maintains clean, organized nursing units.
• Enters data via handheld device and updates stock issues from warehouse.
• Delivers special orders and prints receipts for delivery confirmation.
• Performs receiving and checks shipments for accuracy; logs into system.
• Assists in evening distribution and breaks down pallets to perioperative areas.
• Attends trainings and ED programs as required by the department.
• Demonstrates constructive interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers.

Skills

English literacy

Customer service

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

The Supply Chain Technician performs daily tasks to support the successful functioning of the hospital supply chain operational requirements. This includes providing customer service to all internal customers to assure patients are able to be cared for in a timely manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to needs of all internal customer requests in a friendly and helpful manner. Provides needed supplies in a timely manner. Identifies ways to provide efficiencies with the processes or system. Notifies supervisor of any issues relating to inventory levels quality or upcoming needs
• Selection and completion of case cart requests for perioperative procedures. Communicates regularly with OR staff to ensure proper supplies are picked and delivered as needed. Completes surgical case cart staging. Performs return and restocking activities. Communicates with Sterile Processing regarding needed instrumentation for the following day.
• Perform inventory distribution processes including the 2-bin process. Appropriately replenishes bins to approved PAR amountKeeps nursing units clean and organized. Updates bin labels as needed.
• Replenish orders using the handheld device. Performs data entry for all inventory items. Updates stock issues from warehouse to nursing units.
• Delivery of special request orders throughout the hospital and Physician Office Buildings to the original requestor and obtains delivery receipt with the handheld device.
• Processes all outgoing mail utilizing the postage meter. Distributes mail to appropriate recipients.
• Perform receiving functions utilizing the handheld device. Inspects packages for damages. Verifies accuracy of shipment for correct item(s) and quantities. Enters receipts into the system and prints the delivery ticket. Stages packages for delivery to appropriate department/individual.
• Assist in receiving sorting and distribution of the evening distributor truck to the perioperative departments. Breaks down pallets to OR PACU Pre-Op Endo and SPD. Delivers sterile product to appropriate departments.
• Enter purchase requisitions as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends continuing education programs. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department.
• Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff supervisors and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• Prior work experience not required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read write and speak English
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers
• Customer service focus
• Willingness in learning and continuous growth

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.