Supply Distribution Associate - South

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a dedicated Supply Distribution Associate to handle Supply and Linen Distribution, shipping/receiving, and sterile processing where applicable. You will support inventory accuracy, recall alerts, and backorder management to ensure uninterrupted patient care.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) and prior material handling experience. You will work with clinical teams to meet item needs and maintain ParEx software usage for accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous material handling experience preferred.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely.
• Knowledge of inventory and computer related inventory functions.
• Works with clinical areas to establish needs and new item processes.
• Helps manage backorder processes and recalls for items in par levels.

Responsibilities

• Performs Supply and Linen Distribution, Shipping/Receiving, and Sterile Processing where applicable.
• Maintains inventory accuracy and supports recall alerts and backorder management.
• Monitors supply expiration dates and ensures safe handling of items.
• Supports Department Quality Assurance and process improvement efforts.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Inventory management

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ParEx software

Inventory software/Scales

Job description

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.

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.