Specialist Distribution and Logistics

Position Title Specialist Distribution and Logistics Great Bend Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: Responsible for maintaining the supply inventory in a cost saving and timely manner. Determines and maintains appropriate inventory levels of materials required to meet the requirements of the Facility patient census and surgical and procedural schedules. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Source vendors and products to locate specialized equipment, supplies and services as requested by the medical staff and approved by the Board of Managers. Coordinate the placement of purchase orders in a timely manner when requisitioned by various departments. Proactively review schedules and patient census to foresee any unusual high or low demand of supplies and orders accordingly. Maintains, utilizes and adheres to Group purchasing Organization (GPO) agreements and ensures accurate GPO pricing though use of web-based GPO Member Information System. Reviews files and records regarding orders and back orders at specific intervals to ensure timely delivery and to determine delays; making product end users aware of same. Supervises receiving area to maintain security and ensure that supplies have been reviewed, delivered, and recorded according to Facility Policy and Procedure. Verifies that packing slips and purchase orders have been reconciled according to policy and addresses any discrepancies with the vendor in a timely fashion. Responsible for maintaining proper levels of inventory and for timely supply distribution to all designated areas. Monitors and compares supply prices. Coordinates repairs and orders parts for broken Medical equipment as necessary. Properly dispose of all outdated supplies. In addition, monitors expiration dates on inventory items to ensure that either the item is used or is traded in for newer supplies to minimize spoilage of supplies. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience High School Graduate Less than 1 year Computer experience Preferred Education and Experience Less than 1 year experience in materials management. Knowledge Requirements Working knowledge of medical terminology. Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-53959 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.