Medical Logistics Specialist-Part Time
About The Position
The Medical Logistics Specialist executes the standard operating procedures governing day-to-day operations at the Veterans Enterprises of Texas (VETS) Distribution Center under the direction of the Medical Logistics Manager. The center, located at 219 Tampico Street in San Antonio, Texas, operates collaboratively with South Texas Housing and Development and BK Meditech USA. The role ensures the accurate handling, storage, replenishment, and shipping of surgical instruments, implants, and trays to healthcare facilities throughout the country. The position includes receiving and inspecting incoming packages, documenting receipts and discrepancies, replenishing inventory, processing orders, preparing and validating shipping labels, securely packaging shipments, and meeting priority overnight deadlines. It also involves maintaining detailed inventory and shipment records, tracking deliveries, and communicating with representatives, hospitals, and vendors. A portion of proceeds supports efforts to provide essential items and improve the quality of life for homeless veterans.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to supporting veterans and improving their quality of life.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in logistics, inventory management, or medical distribution.
- Proficiency with inventory systems such as Implant Base and shipping platforms such as FedEx and Southwest Cargo.
Responsibilities
- Accept incoming packages, document package and shipping details, inspect tray contents, resolve and record discrepancies, and return completed trays to stock with replenishments.
- Process replenishment requests received by email, text, phone, or Implant Base, and double-check the accuracy of orders pulled from stock.
- Prepare and validate shipping labels through FedEx or Southwest Airlines Cargo, package items securely, meet priority overnight deadlines, and include return labels when needed.
- Photograph completed shipments and create packages that prevent movement or damage during transit.
- Print and anonymize sales orders for Implant Base orders before processing.
- Pack and label trays in airline-approved containers, secure them with industrial zip ties, and coordinate shipments in accordance with air transport procedures.
- Maintain detailed inventory, shipment, and discrepancy records; track shipments and update receivers.
- Communicate with representatives, hospitals, and vendors regarding order status and issues.
- Work with BK Meditech USA to ensure necessary surgical components are available for distribution.
- Support South Texas Housing and Development’s mission by helping allocate a portion of proceeds to assist homeless veterans with essential items.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
