Sr Supply Chain Technician

At Houston Methodist the Sr. Supply Technician position is responsible for performing the physical inventory-related tasks in Supply Chain Management including but not limited to receiving storage distribution and replenishment of supplies and equipment including rental equipment used throughout the hospital campus or central distribution center to promote a clinically-integrated Supply Chain. This position will perform tasks such as the delivery of supply and equipment orders stocking of supplies rotation of supplies checking of expiration dates removal of excess inventory and cleaning of clinical equipment. The Sr. Supply Chain Technician position will assist in customer inquiry and perform financial transactions in various hospital systems apply moderate skills and understanding of department and hospital processes and procedures including but not limited to working knowledge of inventory management systems clinical product and equipment to provide support to clinical and ancillary areas while working independently under minimal supervision. FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of post-secondary education etc.)

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of previous experience in a customer service role or Healthcare Supply Chain or Materials Management

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Knowledge of PPE and process requirements for Sterile Supply helpful
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Facilitates open professional communication to achieve mutual understanding role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Functions as a mentor for effective communication skills assisting in team members development of such skills.
• Serves as a lead resource as appropriate for off hours and weekends. Assists with training of personnel and role-models teamwork by responding positively to request for assistance.
• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work unit that actively helps one another achieve department goals.
• Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover retention and employee satisfaction on unit-based scorecard i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to supply and equipment needs by taking action on adjusting inventory levels or PAR concerns including updates additions or subtractions. Efficiently delivers and stocks supplies and equipment needed on assigned units or departments and communicating actions to internal customers.
• Receives picks stages and delivers supplies and equipment including rental equipment according to schedule and within established guidelines while ensuring the transactions occurring physically mirror the transactions occurring within the appropriate inventory management system.
• Responds to and oversees supply and equipment requests both urgent and routine within established guidelines of the department.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews maintains and executes changes for supply and equipment inventory levels to ensure inventory is managed and replenished appropriately to prevent stock-outs or over-stock situations.
• Using documentation such as delivery manifest pick ticket or packing slip inspects and audits supply and equipment deliveries based on department standards and procedures (i.e. quantity unit of measure correct label physical condition product expiration).
• Assists with capture of non-conforming products by rounding and inspecting supplies and equipment when defects or recalls are identified and routinely for identification and removal of expired product. Ensures clinical supply and equipment areas are clean and organized.
• Responsible for basic trouble-shooting of concerns in the inventory management systems including but not limited to PAR Excellence Scale Errors or locating deliveries based on workflow through the systems.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for input of all Supply Chain transactions (inventory receipt etc.) and ensures transactions are completed accurately within the appropriate tracking systems and within the established guidelines of the department.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks minimizing incidental overtime.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality of department services.
• Participates in special projects and department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE
• Uniform: Yes
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Work Shift:

1 - Day (United States of America)

Job Category:

Non-clinical Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital that proudly serves the Greater Houston area focused on the needs of patients requiring extended hospitalization. Located in Katy west of the Texas Medical Center Houston Methodist Continuing Care is committed to providing patients with the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality and safety focusing on the patient and family. The facility offers both inpatient and outpatient services including hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis infectious disease management intensive care pain management postsurgical complication management pulmonary care management trauma and neurological injury management and outpatient rehabilitation therapies.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.