Supply Chain Technician

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Supply Chain Technician to ensure proper receiving, storage, and distribution of materials while maintaining data accuracy in the materials management system.

The role requires collaboration with Buyers and Supply Chain leadership to manage PAR levels, operate MMIS, and handle shipping, labeling, and stock replenishment across hospital departments.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Deliver supplies 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.
• Follow departmental and hospital policies

Skills

Inventory management

PAR level management

MMIS software

Data entry

Shipping/receiving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MMIS system

Pallet jack

Job description

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

The Supply Chain Technician ensures that all materials are received, stored, and distributed in a proper and prudent manner while maintaining complete accountability for inputting and retrieving data in the materials management module.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

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

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.
• Deliver supplies 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.
• Follow departmental and hospital policies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and twisting.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to/over 50 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

Skills And Abilities

• 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.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, write, follow oral and written directions (English), and make basic mathematical calculations
• 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

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center

616 UNTWN Materials Management

Address

500 W Berkeley Street

Uniontown

Pennsylvania

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.