Supply Specialist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny 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 at a renowned children's hospital. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of supply management, including receiving, storing, and distributing essential materials. With a focus on maintaining inventory accuracy and cleanliness, you'll play a crucial part in supporting healthcare professionals. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth in a workplace recognized for its commitment to diversity and employee wellbeing. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Award-Winning Workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store supplies, monitor inventory, and fulfill requests.
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of work and supply areas.

Skills

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Supply Chain

Tools

Peoplesoft

Job description

Join UPMC as a Supply Specialist at Children's Hospital

At UPMC, we are committed to making Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and play a vital role in transforming healthcare for the better.

Why Join UPMC?

We prioritize our team’s wellbeing alongside patient care, offering benefits that include:

• Award-Winning Workplace: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA
• Benefits valued 20% higher than other healthcare providers in our market
• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career growth

We are seeking a full-time Supply Specialist to support Children's Hospital. The position involves rotating shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM and 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM, with rotating weekends.

Purpose

To receive and store supplies, monitor inventory, identify and remove expired items, and fulfill supply requests.

Responsibilities

1. Receive incoming materials, supplies, and equipment; verify accuracy against packing slips; record discrepancies or damages and notify the supervisor.
2. Unload equipment, inspect and accept or reject supplies from deliveries, and stage them appropriately.
3. Store items in designated locations within the Materials Management Department.
4. Fill supply requests and deliver supplies to requisitioning departments.
5. Ensure recipients sign for delivered items and file signed delivery sheets.
6. Enter receipt information into the Peoplesoft system accurately.
7. Prepare shipments by packaging, marking, and creating necessary documents.
8. Coordinate returns by preparing items for shipment between user departments and the Southside DC.
9. Check for expired products in par stock areas and dispose of them properly.
10. Rotate inventory to minimize exposure to expired items.
11. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work and supply areas according to standards.
12. Distribute and collect linen throughout the hospital.
13. Communicate effectively with hospital staff in person and via phone, across all age groups and populations.
14. Follow reporting procedures for incidents or events affecting patient care.
15. Attend safety, fire, and infection control training annually and stay current on safety procedures.
16. Coordinate the ordering and placement of regulated items identified by the Pharmacy, including FDA-regulated medications, under supervision.
17. Access secure Pharmacy locations while supervised by Pharmacy staff.
18. Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.