Supply Chain Technician Lead

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, store, requisition, pick, distribute, and deliver general, medical, surgical supplies and equipment throughout the perioperative and procedural and other medical settings. Manage consignment, vendor-owned inventory, and implants in accordance with policy. Performs receipt of Purchase Orders into the system and stages supplies for delivery. Provides direction to other Supply Chain Technicians.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.
• Audits, inspects, and verifies work for quality, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Leads special projects.
• Oversees staff and regularly visits clinical areas to verify compliance with policies, procedures, and processes.
• Prioritizes workload and requests for supplies and equipment.
• Provides input regarding performance to Supervisor or Manager.
• Trains other Supply Chain Technicians.
• Manages consignment inventory and assists in reconciling with consignment contracts.
• Identifies usage and discrepancies related to vendor-owned inventory.
• Ensures implants have proper chain of custody and document according to policy.
• Receives Purchase Orders in the system and stages supplies for delivery.
• Resolves order discrepancies while adhering to department policy and procedure.
• Verifies incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy.
• Ships outbound packages utilizing appropriate shipping methodologies.
• Stores supplies in clean rooms, carts, and supply areas, using proper rotation.
• Scans inventory labels to generate replenishment orders for both stock and non-stock items.
• Picks supplies from storage locations for distribution and placement into Case Carts, and restocking Exchange Carts such as Code (Crash) Carts and Procedural Carts/Trays.
• Checks various supply locations for expired or recalled products and removes them per policy.
• Distributes oxygen tanks and minor equipment.
• Delivers supplies and packages to nursing units, clinics, and other locations utilizing appropriate signature technologies.
• Responds to phone calls, emails, and customer service requests.
• Processes issues and credits in the ERP system, ensuring correct cost allocation.
• Reports inventory discrepancies and documents according to policy.
• Assists with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Utilizes various computer technologies such as handhelds, package scanners, and software programs.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace and ensure par locations are free of dirt, dust, and trash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - Two (2) years of experience in Supply Chain or related field.
  
  

In Lieu Of

• NA
  
  

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Team members employed within the Tuomey Supply Chain Department location under this job description are required to submit and comply with Prisma Health annual MVR and Driver Training requirements.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient in typing, computer use, and quickly learning new software applications.
• Proficiency in utilizing ERP systems.
• Knowledgeable in operating office equipment (fax, copier, printer).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders to include coworkers, management, and clinical partners.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English, both written and verbal, including active listening.
• Demonstrated proficiency in customer service and problem solving.
  
  

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

Material Services

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