Supply Technician

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Technician is responsible for the proper handling and dispensing of medical/surgical supplies in clinical areas, managing supply par levels, and maintaining various inventory locations. This role is crucial for ensuring that clinical areas are adequately stocked with necessary medical and surgical supplies. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans, offering a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs.

Requirements

High School/GED or formal educational equivalent
Six months of experience in supply distribution, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Accurately and completely fills par levels of medical/surgical supplies in automated supply cabinets and manual par areas daily and as assigned.
Breaks down pallets and delivers supplies on carts.
Refills central supply inventories and adjusts inventory counts.
Counts and places replenishment orders as needed.
Rotates supplies on a FIFO (first in, first out) basis when restocking.
Checks supplies for package integrity and outdates and removes damaged or outdated supplies.
Performs cycle counts and corrects counts on a scheduled basis and as needed to ensure accurate inventory counts.
Maintains cabinets and carts in assigned areas in a neat and orderly manner.
Organizes shelves, bins, and labels and keeps the supply areas clean.
Follows through on needed repairs to cabinets and carts.
Removes unauthorized/excessive/damaged/outdated supplies.
Staffs the Central Supply dispatch window as assigned.
Issues and records supplies that are sent via pickup, delivery, or tube system; greets visitors quickly and courteously.
Answers phone inquiries and assists as needed.
Issues out procedural trays and carts and records the issuance.
Performs other duties as assigned.