What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Technician position at WVU Medicine?
The Supply Chain Technician ensures that all materials are received, stored, and distributed in a proper and prudent manner while maintaining complete accountability for inputting and retrieving data in the materials management module.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1.Data input experience
2. Minimum of one year work experience in inventory management or warehouse distribution
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Assists and communicates with Buyers and/or Supply Chain leadership to maintain appropriate inventory levels and provides PAR level recommendations as needed.
2. Maintain an understanding of supply automation system(s) for daily restocking, inventory adjustments, and PAR level management, if applicable.
3. Maintains an understanding of the Medical Material Information System (MMIS) software and other technical equipment
4. Enter (Key), fill, and deliver all supply requisitions.
5. Deliver supplies throughout the hospital in a timely and accurate manner.
6. Assist hospital employees with ordering supplies, to include walk-up and emergency orders.
7. Enter (Key) patient charges (If applicable)
8. Labelling of supplies with charge stickers if applicable
9. Follow departmental polices pertaining to appropriate attire (scrubs, mask, shoe covers, etc.) when stocking specialty areas (e.g. OR and Sterile Processing)
10. Assist in mailroom functions and duties, including Do shipping on a daily basis (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
11. Maintain storeroom area, answering the phone and providing complete coverage.
12. Responsible for disposing all trash properly
13. Participate in physical inventories
14. Conducts cycle counts on a routine basis to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
15. Performs verification procedures before accepting any materials from carrier
16. Performs physical verification and documentation of material contents received
17. Documents the shipment on official records.
18. Maintains bone and tissue documentation from time of entry to facility for chain of custody per TJC standards
19. Place merchandise and paperwork in proper areas.
20. Handle discrepancies on physical verification process.
21. Keeps dock, storeroom and receiving areas clean and orderly.
22. Operate material handling equipment (pallet jack, carts and hand trucks) safely
23. Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
24. Assist in courier runs to any and all areas, both in and out of state.
25. Follow departmental and hospital policies
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
2. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with coworkers, staff, and guests.
3. Must have the ability to speak, read, write, follow oral and written directions (English), and make basic mathematical calculations
4. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows correct chain of command in handling challenges and issues, including crisis situations.
5. Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including the ability to integrate multiple factors which may impact patient care.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center
Cost Center: 616 UH Materials Management
Address: 2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
West Virginia
WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.
