Supply Chain Technician II, Supply Chain, 7a-3:30p

Primary Location:

University Hospital - UMC

Address:

530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

About UofL Health:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Position Summary and Purpose
The Supply Chain (SC) Technician II position is responsible for maintaining inventory and distribution of goods throughout the facility. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, maintaining accurate inventory levels utilizing the inventory management system, requisitioning of orders, receiving and distribution of goods, coordinating product conversions and recalls.
The position will also be responsible for coordinating special requests and/or vendor returns for departments as needed and providing superior customer service. This position acts as a supply liaison for their assigned department handling all the area’s supply needs.
Essential Functions:
1. Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels using the inventory management system to generate orders/requisitions to include stock, nonstock and non-file items as needed.
2. Performs cycle counts.
3. Responsible for inspection and receipt of incoming goods as needed, documenting, and resolving discrepancies when noted.
4. Receives and distributes medical supplies and equipment to areas throughout the hospital to support quality patient care.
5. Monitors and maintains par levels for specific products to assure that appropriate levels are established in order not to affect patient care.
6. Removes outdated supplies and adjusts inventory as needed, working with departments and supply chain supervisor to reduce and/or eliminate slow-moving inventory.
7. Responsible for processing credits to inventory and issuing of materials from the inventory management system.
8. Coordinating vendor returns from departments.
9. Assists with product recalls and coordinates the completion of product returns, if applicable.
10. Requires basic knowledge of 3rd party systems utilized.
11. Responsible for labeling bins and updating par levels.
12. Maintains clean and orderly stock locations.
13. Acts as liaison between clinical staff and supply chain management as needed.
14. Responsible for working with procurement to resolve invoice exceptions.
15. Maintains various carts used for patient care.
16. Point of contact for questions related to ordering and shipments.
17. Assists assigned department(s) with bringing in new needed supplies.
18. Assists in other duties as assigned.
Other Functions:

Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Job Requirements:
(Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)
Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D (required)

Experience:

Prior inventory management experience

Licensure:

Valid Driver’s License

Certification:

Job Competency:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

Prior warehouse or inventory control in healthcare setting preferred but not required; ability to deal with conflict and handle difficult situations.

Language Ability:

Strong written and oral communication skills.
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to break down problems or tasks.
Scanning one’s own knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events.

Computer Skills:

Light computer work to include basic computer knowledge and working knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Additional Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.

UofL Health Core Expectation:
At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by: