Supply Specialist

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supply Specialist to join their team in Carlisle. This full-time role involves receiving and managing supplies, ensuring inventory accuracy, and maintaining safety standards. With weekends off and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient care and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting and take pride in their organizational skills, making a real difference in healthcare delivery. Join this innovative firm and help make life-changing medicine happen.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for Career Growth

Award-Winning Workplace

Qualifications

• Must maintain current knowledge of safety procedures within the hospital.
• Accurate data entry into the Peoplesoft system is essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store supplies, monitor inventory, and fulfill supply requests.
• Communicate effectively with hospital contacts and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Certification

Tools

Peoplesoft

Job description

At UPMC, we’re all here for the same reason — to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better.

Why Join UPMC?

We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader, you can expect:

• AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA
• A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market.
• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC

UPMC is looking for a full-time Supply Specialist to support our UPMC Carlisle location.

This position works Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm. Weekends off!

Purpose:

Receives and stores supplies, monitors inventory, identifies and removes expired items, and fulfills supply requests.

Responsibilities:

• Attend annual hospital and departmental fire/safety and infection control training and maintain current knowledge of safety procedures within the hospital and department.
• Accurately enter information of receipts of goods into Peoplesoft system as needed.
• Communicate effectively with hospital contacts both on the telephone and in person, across all age groups and populations.
• Fill supply requests and deliver supplies to the requesting department. Ensure the recipient signs for delivered materials and return signed delivery sheets for filing.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work area and supply areas according to standards.
• Coordinate ordering and placement of regulated items identified by the Pharmacy, including FDA legend medications under supervision. Access to secure Pharmacy locations will be supervised by Pharmacy staff.
• Prepare items for shipment, including packaging, marking, and preparing documents like bills of lading. Coordinate returns with the user department and Southside DC.
• Check for expired products in par stock areas, dispose of expired items properly, and replenish inventory. Rotate stock to minimize exposure to expired products.
• Follow reporting procedures for incidents or events affecting patient care.
• Unload equipment and supplies, inspect, accept or reject deliveries, and stage items appropriately.
• Store and organize items within the Materials Management Department.
• Receive incoming materials, verify against packing slips, record discrepancies, and notify supervisors of damages or issues.