Supply Chain Tech / OR - Full Time Days

Houston Methodist•Nassau Bay, TX

About The Position

FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) EXPERIENCE One year of experience preferred in Healthcare, Supply Chain or Materials Management preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles. Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and process requirements for Sterile Supply Ability to complete work within designated time frames Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Interacts with co-workers and customers in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve outstanding customer service. Communicates clearly and professionally to promote both work efforts and problem resolution. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work unit that actively helps one another achieve department goals. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assesses, monitors and fills supply and equipment inventory levels, or PARS, according to schedules and efficiently delivers supplies and equipment needed on assigned units or departments. Physically receives stock requests and picks, stages and delivers according to schedule and within established guidelines. Responds to and appropriately executes supply and equipment requests, both urgent and routine, within established guidelines of the department. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reviews and appropriately reports all supply and equipment inventory levels to ensure inventory is managed and replenished appropriately to prevent stock-outs or over-stock situations. Using documentation such as delivery manifest, pick ticket or packing slip, inspects and audits supply and equipment deliveries based on department standards and procedures (i.e. quantity, unit of measure, correct label, physical condition, product expiration). Assists with identification and removal of non-conforming products by rounding and inspecting supplies and equipment when defects or recall notifications are received. Maintains, cleans and organizes clinical supply and equipment areas. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ensures all Supply Chain transactions (inventory, receipt, etc.) are completed accurately within the appropriate tracking systems and within the established guidelines of the department. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or services. Participates in special projects and department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform: Yes Scrubs: Yes Business professional: No Other (department approved): No ON-CALL Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call No TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and process requirements for Sterile Supply
Ability to complete work within designated time frames
Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred in Healthcare, Supply Chain or Materials Management preferred

Responsibilities

Interacts with co-workers and customers in a supportive and respectful manner.
Encourages open communication to achieve outstanding customer service.
Communicates clearly and professionally to promote both work efforts and problem resolution.
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work unit that actively helps one another achieve department goals.
Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
Assesses, monitors and fills supply and equipment inventory levels, or PARS, according to schedules and efficiently delivers supplies and equipment needed on assigned units or departments.
Physically receives stock requests and picks, stages and delivers according to schedule and within established guidelines.
Responds to and appropriately executes supply and equipment requests, both urgent and routine, within established guidelines of the department.
Reviews and appropriately reports all supply and equipment inventory levels to ensure inventory is managed and replenished appropriately to prevent stock-outs or over-stock situations.
Using documentation such as delivery manifest, pick ticket or packing slip, inspects and audits supply and equipment deliveries based on department standards and procedures (i.e. quantity, unit of measure, correct label, physical condition, product expiration).
Assists with identification and removal of non-conforming products by rounding and inspecting supplies and equipment when defects or recall notifications are received.
Maintains, cleans and organizes clinical supply and equipment areas.
Ensures all Supply Chain transactions (inventory, receipt, etc.) are completed accurately within the appropriate tracking systems and within the established guidelines of the department.
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.
Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses.
Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or services.
Participates in special projects and department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development.
Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.