Supply Chain Technician

Garrett Regional Medical Center; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Maryland, seeks an inventory associate to support the Supply Chain team with stock level maintenance, requisition processing, and accurate PAR level management across the hospital.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and data entry experience, with a preference for one year in inventory management or warehouse distribution. This is a non-exempt, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Data input experience.
• 1 year work experience in inventory management or warehouse distribution.

Responsibilities

• Assist Buyers and Supply Chain leadership to maintain inventory levels and provide PAR level recommendations.
• Maintain understanding of supply automation systems for daily restocking, inventory adjustments, and PAR level management.
• Maintain understanding of MMIS software and other technical equipment.
• Enter and deliver all supply requisitions.
• Accurately count and distribute supplies throughout the hospital in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in ordering supplies for walk-up and emergency orders.
• Perform cycle counts and physical verification of materials.

Skills

Data input experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Job description

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Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Data input experience.
• One (1) year work experience in inventory management or warehouse distribution.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists and communicates with Buyers and/or Supply Chain leadership to maintain appropriate inventory levels and provides PAR level recommendations as needed.
• Maintain an understanding of supply automation system(s) for daily restocking, inventory adjustments, and PAR level management, if applicable.
• Maintains an understanding of the Medical Material Information System (MMIS) software and other technical equipment.
• Enter (Key), fill, and deliver all supply requisitions.
• Accurately count and distribute supplies including clean linen if applicable throughout the hospital in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist hospital employees with ordering supplies, to include walk-up and emergency orders.
• Enter (Key) patient charges (If applicable)
• Labelling of supplies with charge stickers if applicable.
• Follow departmental polices pertaining to appropriate attire (scrubs, mask, shoe covers, etc.) when stocking specialty areas (e.g. OR and Sterile Processing)
• Assist in mailroom functions and duties, including Do shipping on a daily basis (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
• Maintain storeroom area, answering the phone and providing complete coverage.
• Responsible for disposing all trash properly.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Conducts cycle counts on a routine basis to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
• Performs verification procedures before accepting any materials from carrier.
• Performs physical verification and documentation of material contents received.
• Documents the shipment on official records.
• Maintains bone and tissue documentation from time of entry to facility for chain of custody per TJC standards.
• Place merchandise and paperwork in proper areas.
• Handle discrepancies on physical verification process.
• Keeps dock, storeroom and receiving areas clean and orderly.
• Operate material handling equipment (pallet jack, carts and hand trucks) safely.
• Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Assist in courier runs to any and all areas, both in and out of state.
• Restock supply items and perform routine checks for expired products on code carts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety standards.
• Follow departmental and hospital policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Manual dexterity and physical ability to stand, walk and handle materials for prolong periods of time.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighting in excess of 600 pounds.
• Must possess visual and oral acuity.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in a high stress environment.
• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read, write and understand English proficiently.
• Math skills necessary to count, inventory and convert each/box/case quantities.
• Must possess excellent communication skills (both phone and personal).
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment.
• Must understand and practice excellent personal hygiene.
• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with coworkers, staff, and guests.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows correct chain of command in handling challenges and issues, including crisis situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including the ability to integrate multiple factors which may impact patient care.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non‑Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non‑Exempt)

Compensation Range

$15.68 - $23.51

Position is eligible for shift differentials based on shift worked and eligible for overtime pay hours over 40 hours per week

Company

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center

Cost Center

616 GRMC Materials Management

Address

251 N 4th Street

Oakland

Maryland

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability Coverage
• Tuition Program
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.