Supply Distribution Associate - North

Community Health Network, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is seeking a Supply Distribution Associate to support supply and linen distribution, shipping/receiving, and related sterile processing as applicable. You will work with clinical staff to ensure timely item availability and adherence to par levels.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, prior material handling experience is preferred, and the ability to operate related equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience with material handling and inventory management.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely.
• Familiarity with ParEx software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform supply and linen distribution, shipping/receiving.
• Manage backorder deliveries and recalls for par levels.
• Maintain ParEx inventory data and monitor item expirations.
• Coordinate with clinical areas to determine supply needs.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory management

Equipment operation

LUM system

ParEx software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ParEx software

LUM system

Job description

Shift

Day Job

Hours

6a-2:30p every Saturday & Sunday in addition to one 4-hour shift during the week
start time for the partial shift is 6-7a
may include holidays

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Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Supply Distribution Associate performs material handling functions including but not limited to: Supply Distribution, Linen Distribution, Shipping/Receiving, and Sterile Processing (where applicable).

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

Applicants for this position should be able to provide service to others in a willing and courteous manner, foster teamwork with peers and other hospital staff. As a Supply Distribution Associate, you will perform Supply and Linen Distribution, management of backordered and substitute inventory deliveries, LUM (low unit of measure) system inventory knowledge, maintains a base knowledge of medical supplies, responds to calls from clinical areas for special requests, assists with product recall alerts and maintains crash cart supply process.

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Previous material handling experience preferred.
• Ability to operate material handling related equipment safely.
• Knowledge of inventory and computer related inventory functions.
• Works with clinical areas to establish needs, changes, and new item processes.
• Helps manage manufacture backorder processes for all customers.
• Manages recall process for items in par levels.
• Works with clinical areas for proper storage and handling needs of items stored in clean storage areas.
• Help maintain and educate clinical staff on ParEx software as well as maintaining the computers and scales linked to the software.
• Maintains consistent monitoring of supply expiration dates.
• Performs, supports, and participates in Department Quality Assurance Program and process improvement.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.