Supply Technician

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Supply Technician is responsible for handling and dispensing medical and surgical supplies in clinical areas, supply par locations, and various inventory locations. The role keeps automated supply cabinets, manual par rooms, carts, and central supply inventory stocked, organized, and accurately counted. It also staffs the Central Supply dispatch window and tube system as assigned, issues and records supplies and procedural trays, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or formal educational equivalent.
• Six months of experience in supply distribution.

Nice To Haves

• Supply distribution experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately order and completely fill par levels of medical and surgical supplies in automated supply cabinets and manually controlled par rooms.
• Check par areas daily and as assigned; break down pallets and deliver supplies on carts.
• Refill central supply inventory locations and adjust inventory counts.
• Count supplies, manage inventory, and place replenishment orders as needed.
• Rotate supplies in sterile and non-sterile areas, on shelves, specialty carts, and floors using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
• Check supplies daily for package integrity and expiration dates, and remove damaged or outdated supplies.
• Perform cycle counts and correct inventory counts daily, on a scheduled basis, and as needed.
• Maintain cabinets and carts in assigned areas in a neat and orderly manner; organize shelves, bins, and labels and keep supply areas clean.
• Follow through on needed repairs to cabinets and carts, and remove unauthorized, excessive, damaged, or outdated supplies.
• Staff the Central Supply dispatch window and tube system as assigned.
• Issue and record supplies sent via pickup, delivery, or the tube system; greet visitors courteously and answer phone inquiries as needed.
• Issue procedural trays and carts and record their issuance.
• Perform after-hours delivery of isolation carts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

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