Supply Technician

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Technician is responsible for proper handling and dispensing of medical/surgical supplies in clinical areas, supply par areas and various inventory locations. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Requirements

• High School/GED plus 6 (six) months experience with inventory, stocking or supply distribution
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Supply distribution in a healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurately ordering and completely filling par levels of medical/surgical supplies in automated supply cabinets and manually controlled bulk par rooms.
• Checks par areas on a daily basis and as assigned; breaks down pallets and delivers supplies on carts; refills central supply inventory locations and adjusts inventory counts.
• Counts, manages and places replenishment orders as needed.
• Rotates supplies into Sterile and non-sterile areas on shelves, specialty carts, floors on the FIFO (first in, first out) basis when restocking; daily checks supply for package integrity and outdates and removes damaged or outdated supplies.
• Performs cycle counts and corrects counts on a daily basis and as needed to ensure accurate inventory counts.
• Maintains cabinets and carts in assigned areas in a neat and orderly basis; 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the supply areas clean; follows through on needed repairs to cabinets and carts; removes unauthorized/excessive/damaged/outdated supplies.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 and tube systems as assigned; issues and records, supplies that are sent via pick up, delivery or tube system Issues out procedural trays and carts and records the issuance.
• Responsible for after hour delivery of Isolation cart.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

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