Supply Chain Technician I, Material Services, Blount, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Materials Services Assistant to store, requisition, pick, distribute, and deliver general and medical supplies across various hospital settings. You will use ERP systems, scan inventory, and help maintain par locations while supporting cycle counts and training of staff.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely handling of requests, and effective communication with clinicians and coworkers in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required in this role.
• Experience in healthcare supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Store, requisition, pick, distribute and deliver supplies across healthcare settings.
• Scan inventory labels to generate replenishment orders.
• Check for expired or recalled products and remove per policy.
• Distribute oxygen tanks and minor equipment.
• Deliver supplies to nursing units, clinics and other locations.
• Process issues and credits in the ERP system with accurate cost allocation.

Skills

Typing

ERP systems

Customer service

Communication

English

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Scanners

ERP software

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, store, requisition, pick, distribute, and deliver general, medical, surgical supplies and equipment throughout various healthcare settings.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Stores supplies in clean rooms, carts, and supply areas, using proper rotation. Scans inventory labels to generate replenishment orders for both stock and non-stock items.
• Picks supplies from storage locations for distribution and placement into Case Carts, and restocking Exchange Carts such as Code (Crash) Carts and Procedural Carts/Trays.
• Checks various supply locations for expired or recalled products and removes them per policy.
• Distributes oxygen tanks and minor equipment.
• Delivers supplies and packages to nursing units, clinics, and other locations utilizing appropriate signature technologies.
• Responds to phone calls, emails, and customer service requests.
• Processes issues and credits in the ERP system, ensuring correct cost allocation.
• Reports inventory discrepancies and documents according to policy.
• Assists with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Utilizes various computer technologies such as handhelds, package scanners, and software programs.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace and ensure par locations are free of dirt, dust, and trash.
• Assists with training Supply Chain staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in typing, computer use, and quickly learning new software applications.
• Proficiency in utilizing ERP systems.
• Knowledgeable in operating office equipment (fax, copier, printer).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders to include coworkers, management, and clinical partners.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English, both written and verbal, including active listening.
• Demonstrated proficiency in customer service and problem solving.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

Material Services

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