Supply Chain Technician

Spring View Hospital

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Spring View Hospital is a 75-bed facility offering a full range of services with state-of-the art technology including pain management, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, behavioral health services, wound care and laboratory. Spring View Hospital's staff and physicians pride ourselves on providing advanced quality care and service.

Where We Are:

Kentucky's Bluegrass Region is famous for its natural beauty, and Marion County is no exception. Green River is a haven for the water sport and fishing enthusiast and is perfect for fishing, skiing and boating. The Downtown Lebanon Historic District, listed on the National Historic Register, features antique shops and an arts and crafts cooperative featuring the works of local and other Kentucky artisans.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more…

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Materials Management Technician assists the Director of Materials Management in operating the Materials Management Department in the most efficient and cost effective manner.

REPORTS TO: Director of Materials Management, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required 2 years experience in materials handling or purchasing

• Knowledge of operating a personal computer and related software required.

Required Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Familiarity with organization and functions of each hospital department

• Ability to problem-solve effectively and handle stress in a positive manner

• Maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration, and all hospital departments

Essential Functions:

• Reconciles pricing/quantity/item discrepancies for non-storeroom orders placed through CSC (Customer Service Center – Nashville, TN).

• Forwards necessary price adjustments and updates to the SMART item master to CSC.

• Processes special purchase requests, scans and files documentation through GHX as necessary. Maintains, orders, and stocks for designated clean supply areas according to predetermined schedule.

• Checks for expiring product.

• Updates departmental SMART PARS with product changes, additions and deletions.

• Checks SMART backorder file against pending purchasing file; contacts vendor on backorders.

• Work with recalls as back up for MM Specialist, notifying appropriate depts, reporting to EOC and obtaining new product.

• Pulls items from storeroom as necessary.

• Setup new items through VIRA as needed.

• Prints charge labels for storeroom billable items as needed. Insuring contract compliance.

• Compiles reports including Optiflex activity report as directed by Materials Manager.

• Maintains tissue/bone receiving log. Backup for ordering all stock items.

• Backup for delivering items.

• Works closely with Director of Materials Management with new projects as they arise.

• Research items for Department Managers to find best items for them with contract pricing, samples.

• Issues pagers as back up, maintains pager list and notifies appropriate personnel of any changes.

• Check and approve Staple orders as needed for all departments and all off site facilities.

• Help conduct yearend inventory for all supply areas.

• Answers the telephone, directs calls, and takes messages.

• Cross trains on all aspects of the Purchasing office.

• Works well with others; assists coworkers when needed; complies with supervisor’s requests; communicates well with personnel, patients, visitors, and physicians.

• Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

Functional Demands:

• Work requires physical ability as walking, standing, sitting, etc.

• Involves mental activity and problem-solving

• Talking and listening are essential in instructing and supervising personnel

• May be exposed to injury by irrational or disturbed patients, patients with communicable diseases, and/or potentially dangerous equipment

• Risk of exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials

• Walking and standing for long periods of time depending on workload.

• Walking intermittently through halls of hospital and outside

• Sitting for long periods of time throughout day Transport (lift, carry, store) materials weighing up to 75 pounds to and from the pharmacy to nursing units and storage areas

• Bending required frequently, 45-90 degree angles, to check patients and operate machinery

• Reading and writing required regularly to follow job description

EEOC Statement:

Spring View Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by appli

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.