Supply Chain Technician
About The Position
The Supply Chain Technician is a member of the Material Management team and supports clinical staff with annual planning, daily management, and ongoing monitoring of the medical supply expense budget. The role coordinates and provides the supplies and equipment needed to support patient care in the hospital. Competency is demonstrated by maintaining established supply chain metrics and communicating key information about supply and equipment availability. Communication skills are integral to these activities. The position supports compliance with Emory Healthcare's Principles of Responsibility and Code of Conduct by maintaining privacy and confidentiality, protecting organizational assets, acting ethically and with integrity, reporting non-compliance, and following applicable laws, regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and organizational policies and procedures. The technician demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors needed to provide superior, culturally sensitive service to colleagues and customers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Computer knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with other departments to research and solve complex problems.
- One year of supply chain experience is preferred; supply chain experience includes establishing and managing par levels and storage closets, rotating stock, and validating product recalls and expiration dates.
- Knowledge of medical/surgical services, supplies, and inventory is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- One year of supply chain experience, including establishing and managing par levels and storage closets, rotating stock, and validating product recalls and expiration dates.
- Associate degree in Business or a health-care-related field.
- Knowledge of medical/surgical services, supplies, and inventory.
Responsibilities
- Manage medical supply stocking levels (PARS) within the assigned healthcare facility, including ancillary departments but excluding ASC; recommend par-level adjustments and order supplies appropriately to keep supply cost per unit of service aligned with the clinical unit's budget.
- Physically receive goods and validate shipments against packing slips, including FedEx, UPS, USPS, and capital equipment deliveries; record receipts in the eProcurement system within 72 hours of physical delivery.
- Coordinate deliveries and vendor-managed supplies, such as linen, with contracted suppliers.
- Manage outstanding backorders and receipts by running the relevant procurement-system queries daily or weekly.
- Manage receiving discrepancies and communicate with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and suppliers as needed; manage returns to vendor (RTVs).
- Manage healthcare-related equipment by entering required information into the appropriate tracking system and communicating with clinical engineering to support timely equipment maintenance and repair.
- Deliver medical equipment and supplies to clinical supply closets; rotate and stock products using a first-in, first-out model.
- Manage inventory in clinical supply areas by organizing supplies, monitoring shelf life and expiration dates, and removing unused supplies.
- Manage inventory for code blue carts delivered to units during a Medical Alert Code Blue overhead announcement or telephone call.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support supply chain operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
