Supply Chain Intern

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

This supply chain intern will rotate through all Healthcare Supply Chain departments over their 10 week internship. This will include sourcing, procurement, contracting, data management, purchasing, central distribution, logistics, and operations. They will work through projects that will assist in the efficiency and effectiveness of delivering care through supply and spend management in a healthcare setting. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Works on various assignments and projects as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and completes assigned projects.
Works closely with leadership to receive day-to-day instructions and directions on work assignments.
Participates and engages in leadership and personal development activities.
Adheres to internship schedule.
Consults with a wide variety of applicable staff in solving problems, completing assigned projects, and addressing issues.
Works closely with applicable staff members to receive day to day instructions and directions on work assignments.
Maintains and demonstrates good teamwork on assigned projects through actions and job performance.
Prepares and presents educational information upon request and as directed.
Attends and participates in Avera institutional activities as may be assigned.