Suppy Technician

Overview

The Supply Technician is responsible for proper handling and dispensing of medical/surgical supplies in clinical areas, supply par areas and various inventory locations.

 

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity.  We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

  

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for staff and family
• Leave Time:
• 11 Paid holidays annually
• Vacation leave varies by position and status
• 12 days of sick leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurately ordering and completely filling par levels of medical/surgical supplies in automated supply cabinets and manually controlled bulk par rooms. 
• Checks par areas on a daily basis and as assigned; breaks down pallets and delivers supplies on carts; refills central supply inventory locations and adjusts inventory counts. 
• Counts, manages and places replenishment orders as needed.  
• Rotates supplies into Sterile and non-sterile area’s on shelves, specialty carts, floors on the FIFO (first in, first out) basis when restocking; daily checks supplies for package integrity and Outdates and removes damaged or outdated supplies.  
• Performs cycle counts and corrects counts on a daily basis and as needed to ensure accurate inventory counts. 
• Maintains cabinets and carts in assigned areas in a neat and orderly basis; organizes shelves, bins and labels and keeps the supply areas clean; follows through on needed repairs to cabinets and carts; removes unauthorized/excessive/damaged/outdated supplies. 
• Staffs the Central Supply dispatch window and tube systems as assigned; issues and records, supplies that are sent via pick up, delivery or tube system
• Issues out procedural trays and carts and records the issuance. 
• Responsible for after hour delivery of Isolation cart. 
• May perform other duties

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/GED plus 6 (six) months experience with inventory, stocking or supply distribution. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supply distribution in a healthcare environment.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.  A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

 

UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Physical Requirements

Stand: FrequentlySit: OccasionallyWalk: FrequentlyBend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: FrequentlyLift, push, pull, carry weight: 100 lbsUse hands to touch, handle, or feel: ContinuouslyTalk: FrequentlyHear: ContinuouslyTaste or smell: NeverRead, concentrate, think analytically: OccasionallyPhysical Environment: Inside Medical Facility EnvironmentNoise Level: ModerateVisual Requirements: Near visual acuityHazards: Chemical, Dust, Heavy machinery, Sharp objects/tools