Supply Chain Technician

WVU Medicine; Uniontown (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Supply Chain Technician to ensure proper receiving, storage, and distribution of materials. The role requires maintaining inventory accuracy, PAR levels, and supporting the supply chain leadership with data and orders.

The position involves working with MMIS software, labeling supplies, and assisting in mailroom duties and courier runs as needed. Excellent customer service and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and PAR level recommendations with Buyers and Supply Chain leadership.
• Understand supply automation systems for restocking and PAR management.
• Operate MMIS software and related equipment for data entry and retrieval.
• Enter and deliver supply requisitions and patient charges if applicable.
• Deliver supplies hospital-wide in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in ordering supplies, including walk-up and emergency orders.
• Perform cycle counts and physical verifications to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Keep storeroom, dock, and receiving areas clean and orderly.

Skills

Scheduling

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.

2. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists and communicates with Buyers and/or Supply Chain leadership to maintain appropriate inventory levels and provides PAR level recommendations as needed.

2. Maintain an understanding of supply automation system(s) for daily restocking, inventory adjustments, and PAR level management, if applicable.

3. Maintains an understanding of the Medical Material Information System (MMIS) software and other technical equipment

4. Enter (Key), fill, and deliver all supply requisitions.

5. Deliver supplies throughout the hospital in a timely and accurate manner.

6. Assist hospital employees with ordering supplies, to include walk-up and emergency orders.

7. Enter (Key) patient charges (If applicable)

8. Labelling of supplies with charge stickers if applicable

9. Follow departmental polices pertaining to appropriate attire (scrubs, mask, shoe covers, etc.) when stocking specialty areas (e.g. OR and Sterile Processing)

10. Assist in mailroom functions and duties, including Do shipping on a daily basis (FedEx, UPS, etc.)

11. Maintain storeroom area, answering the phone and providing complete coverage.

12. Responsible for disposing all trash properly

13. Participate in physical inventories

14. Conducts cycle counts on a routine basis to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained.

15. Performs verification procedures before accepting any materials from carrier

16. Performs physical verification and documentation of material contents received

17. Documents the shipment on official records.

18. Maintains bone and tissue documentation from time of entry to facility for chain of custody per TJC standards

19. Place merchandise and paperwork in proper areas.

20. Handle discrepancies on physical verification process.

21. Keeps dock, storeroom and receiving areas clean and orderly.

22. Operate material handling equipment (pallet jack, carts and hand trucks) safely

23. Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers

24. Assist in courier runs to any and all areas, both in and out of state.

25. Follow departmental and hospital policies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, bending, and twisting.

2. Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to/over 50 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.

2. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with coworkers, staff, and guests.

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

4. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows correct chain of command in handling challenges and issues, including crisis situations.

5. 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

Shift:

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.