Supply Distribution Tech.

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks a Supply Distribution Technician to manage daily receipt and distribution of materials across departments. Responsibilities include inventory control, par level reviews, and maintaining a clean, organized supply area to support patient care.

The role involves coordinating with purchasing, stocking items, and assisting with recalls or vendor returns, with focus on safety and efficiency in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Associate's Degree in Management or Logistics.
• No prior experience required; some on-the-job training likely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management, receipt and distribution of materials for hospital departments.
• Maintain supply room and warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Review par levels and usage with department leadership.
• Order, receive, stock, and rotate supplies and equipment.
• Assist with recalls and returns to vendor; support training of new technicians.

Skills

Lean principles

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management

Labeling & tagging

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Management or Logistics

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Barnes Jewish Hospital is seeking a Supply Distribution Technician for our emergency department!

Schedule: Tuesday- Sunday 6 AM-2:30 PM

Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long‑term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes‑Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

BJC HealthCare is committed to developing a world class supply chain management organization. Effective management of our supply chain is critical to our long‑term success. Supplies account for 22.6% of BJC¿s total expenses. By developing integrated processes to manage product selection and utilization, contracting, purchasing, logistics, distribution, and payment we can ensure our patients have the supplies they need while minimizing the overall cost to our organization. By following the purchasing policies, using the products under contract, and preventing waste, you help make sure we spend our supply dollars wisely.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Oversees daily management, receipt and distribution of materials (supplies, equipment and linen) for multiple departments throughout the hospital and/or network. Primary duties will include supply room and warehouse cleaning and organization, department customer service, reviewing item par levels and usage with department leadership, bin optimization, material ordering, receiving and stocking, assisting with manufacturer recall notifications/usage investigations. Aids in training, mentoring and developing new Supply Technicians. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Understands lean supply philosophy, performs basic analytics using Microsoft products and other tools available through supply chain management systems.
• Performs material receiving functions verifying correct items, quantities, processing receipts in the inventory management computer system, tagging/labeling and staging items for delivery
• Review reports, collaborate with department staff to adjust par levels, coordinate opportunities for improvement, implement and maintain the standardized community supply model.
• Provides daily oversight of material functions while ensuring a safety focused environment complying with BJC, OSHA, Joint Commission standards and performs housekeeping functions in supply rooms
• Processes stock and non-stock orders in the inventory management systems, coordinates with procurement to resolve order issues, discrepancies, match exceptions, recalls and returns to vendor

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree
• - Management or Logistics

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer