Supply Technician - 20 Hours per Week - Days - Detroit

Supply And Distribution Coordinator

Under general supervision, prepares items to be shipped out for credit, repair, exchange, evaluation or case studies. Coordinates shipping arrangements with various freight vendors for pick-ups. Inspects parcels and checks for proper shipping standards. Performs activities associated with the delivery of Supply & Distribution services. Assist in resolution of routine problems and process improvements.

Principal duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinating shipping arrangements with various freight carriers for pick-ups. Communicates with freight vendors such as Federal Express, Airborne, UPS, Emery, etc.
• Inspecting all parcels to ensure they have been properly prepared for shipping according to security, (radioactive or hazardous materials) and shipping standards (correct address and labeling).
• Delivering supplies to patient care areas in an efficient, accurate and punctual manner.
• Maintaining adequate supply levels in all patient care areas in designated areas, handling supplies to ensure sterility and infection control.
• Cleaning and maintaining supply carts and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion so that staff can readily find what they need. Utilizing appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets, knowledge of the appropriate Protective Personal Equipment (PPE)
• Controlling patient charges by collecting and batching patient charge cards daily.
• Delivering STAT and non-cart items ordered through the patient charging systems.
• Controlling inventory by monitoring usage on carts and reporting any fluctuations to the coordinator for evaluation with the nursing managers.
• Ordering supplies using a hand-held computer. Downloading, uploading and running orders using the current inventory system to maintain adequate levels of supplies on carts. Special order non-prime vendor supplies.
• Checking, receiving and distributing incoming supplies and stock in accordance with policies and procedures. Preparing and delivering stock verifying item number, description, quantities and delivery location.
• Delivering stock to proper location, receiving proper signatures from departments receiving the supplies. Maintaining packing slips with signed copies attached for future reference.
• Responding to calls and resolving routine problems encountered by departments. Referring unusual or complex problems to supervisor for resolution.
• Sorting mails into proper slots and sending outgoing mail.
• Performing general maintenance (filling toner, staples and ordering paper) on first and second floor copiers.
• Periodically inspecting inventory stock for expired items and non-sterile conditions, and equipment for up-to-date safety inspections and taking appropriate action.
• Making recommendations to improve processes, minimize waste and improve inventory control.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

Education/experience required:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with some computer knowledge, typing ability and good communications skills.

Approximately six (6) months previous experience in a warehouse or stock department or requisitioning, ordering, or receiving supplies environment in order to gain a working knowledge of the operations and procedures.