88452 - Supply Chain Technician

WVU Medicine

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Technician ensures materials are received, stored, and distributed properly and prudently, while maintaining accountability for entering and retrieving data in the materials management module. The role supports hospital supply operations through inventory management, receiving and distribution, supply requisitions, and customer service. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is non-exempt.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English proficiently.
• Math skills needed to count inventory and convert each/box/case quantities.
• Excellent communication skills, both by phone and in person.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to understand and practice excellent personal hygiene.
• Ability to be scheduled based on hospital operational needs.
• Ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with coworkers, staff, and guests.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the correct chain of command when handling challenges, issues, and crisis situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks, coordinate work, meet schedules, and integrate factors that may affect patient care.
• Manual dexterity and physical ability to stand, walk, and handle materials for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and push loaded carts weighing in excess of 600 pounds.
• Visual and oral acuity.

Nice To Haves

• Data input experience.
• One year of work experience in inventory management or warehouse distribution.

Responsibilities

• Assist and communicate with Buyers and/or Supply Chain leadership to maintain appropriate inventory levels and provide PAR level recommendations as needed.
• Maintain an understanding of supply automation systems for daily restocking, inventory adjustments, and PAR level management, if applicable.
• Maintain an understanding of Medical Material Information System (MMIS) software and other technical equipment.
• Enter, fill, and deliver supply requisitions.
• Accurately count and distribute supplies, including clean linen if applicable, throughout the hospital in a timely manner.
• Assist hospital employees with ordering supplies, including walk-up and emergency orders.
• Enter patient charges and label supplies with charge stickers, if applicable.
• Follow departmental policies for appropriate attire when stocking specialty areas such as the OR and Sterile Processing.
• Assist with mailroom functions, including daily shipping through carriers such as FedEx and UPS.
• Maintain the storeroom area, answer the phone, and provide complete coverage.
• Dispose of trash properly.
• Participate in physical inventories and conduct routine cycle counts to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Perform verification procedures before accepting materials from carriers; physically verify and document received material contents, record shipments on official records, and address discrepancies.
• Maintain bone and tissue documentation from entry into the facility for chain of custody per TJC standards.
• Place merchandise and paperwork in proper areas and keep dock, storeroom, and receiving areas clean and orderly.
• Safely operate material-handling equipment, including pallet jacks, carts, and hand trucks.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Assist with courier runs to areas in and out of state.
• Restock supply items and routinely check code carts for expired products, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety standards.
• Follow departmental and hospital policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED