Supply Chain Technician

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Jose, CA is seeking an entry-level Material Handler in the Perioperative supply chain to inventory, restock, and distribute disposable medical supplies for the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Unit.

The role focuses on preparing surgical carts, maintaining stock on procedure cards, and working with procurement teams to ensure accurate stocking levels. Shift is Day, onsite, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience managing supplies in a perioperative environment (Ambulatory Surgery Unit and/or Operating Room).
• Six (6) months experience operating within a Supply Chain inventory management system.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful Completion of Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews operating room schedule in advance to ensure proper supply levels.
• Stocks surgical carts for use during procedures.
• Inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment.
• Rotate stock using FIFO (first-in-first-out) method of inventory management.
• Fills requisitions from stock in storage areas.
• Maintains stocking levels in the OR and ASU suites.
• Inform staff on product conversions and substitutions.
• Work with Perioperative Cost Specialist, Procurement team, and service leads to ensure stocking levels and orders are maintained.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication skills

Perioperative supplies knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary This position works under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Manager/Director and/or designee. Inventories, restocks, and distributes disposable medical supplies within Perioperative services, which includes replenishment in the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Unit suites. Works the majority of the time preparing surgical carts for use in the medical center and/or medical office building. Will also maintain accuracy of supplies on facility procedure cards. Stocks surgical carts for use during procedures. Performs other related duties as necessary.

• Reviews operating room schedule in advance to ensure proper supply levels.
• Stocks surgical carts for use during procedures
• Inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment
• Rotate stock using FIFO (first-in-first-out) method of inventory management
• Fills requisitions from stock in storage areas
• Maintains stocking levels in the OR and ASU suites
• Inform staff on product conversions and substitutions.
• Work with Perioperative Cost Specialist, Procurement team, and service leads (nursing) to ensure proper stocking levels are maintained and supplies are ordered routinely.
• Escalate and solve supply issues with Supply Chain Manager, and involve clinicians when necessary.
• Maintain procedure cards (removing obsolete items, and updating cards during product conversions)
• Print supply forecast to prepare for future procedures
• Dons protective equipment when necessary
• Infection Control - Standard Precautions: Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, dress code, sterility assurance
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained electronically and manually
• Participates in all competency programs, attends meetings, and trainings when required.
• Adheres to all policies and protocols in the use of Healthconnect and OneLink Systems
• Ability to present information in one on one and small group situations
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to communicate and write effectively.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Summary This position works under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Manager/Director and/or designee. Inventories, restocks, and distributes disposable medical supplies within Perioperative services, which includes replenishment in the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Unit suites. Works the majority of the time preparing surgical carts for use in the medical center and/or medical office building. Will also maintain accuracy of supplies on facility procedure cards. Stocks surgical carts for use during procedures. Performs other related duties as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

• Reviews operating room schedule in advance to ensure proper supply levels.
• Stocks surgical carts for use during procedures
• Inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment
• Rotate stock using FIFO (first-in-first-out) method of inventory management
• Fills requisitions from stock in storage areas
• Maintains stocking levels in the OR and ASU suites
• Inform staff on product conversions and substitutions.
• Work with Perioperative Cost Specialist, Procurement team, and service leads (nursing) to ensure proper stocking levels are maintained and supplies are ordered routinely.
• Escalate and solve supply issues with Supply Chain Manager, and involve clinicians when necessary.
• Maintain procedure cards (removing obsolete items, and updating cards during product conversions)Print supply forecast to prepare for future procedures
• Dons protective equipment when necessary
• Infection Control - Standard Precautions: Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, dress code, sterility assurance
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained electronically and manually
• Participates in all competency programs, attends meetings, and trainings when required.
• Adheres to all policies and protocols in the use of Healthconnect and OneLink Systems
• Ability to present information in one on one and small group situations
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to communicate and write effectively.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 310

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Required six (6) months experience managing supplies in a perioperative environment (Ambulatory Surgery Unit and/or Operating Room, and/or Sterile Processing-this may be any one of the 3 or a combination of the 3 equaling six (6) months).
• Required six (6) months experience operating within a Supply Chain inventory management system.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements

• Successful Completion of Blood borne Pathogens Awareness Training within 30 days of hire (KP Learn Module).
• Must Pass Computer Navigation Assessment.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location: California, San Jose, San Jose Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 06:00 AM

Working Hours End: 02:30 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: San Jose Hospital - MaterialMgmt-Storeroom - 0201

Pay Range: $40.87 - $43 / hour

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.