Supply Coordinator

Supply Distribution Technician

Barnes Jewish Hospital is seeking a Supply Distribution Technician to assist in our emergency department.

Schedule: choose Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat 6 AM-2:30 PM

Overview:

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of 6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban, and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health, and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care, and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide 785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes 410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach, and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC's patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

BJC HealthCare is committed to developing a world-class supply chain management organization. Effective management of our supply chain is critical to our long-term success. Supplies account for 22.6% of BJC's total expenses. By developing integrated processes to manage product selection and utilization, contracting, purchasing, logistics, distribution, and payment, we can ensure our patients have the supplies they need while minimizing the overall cost to our organization. By following the purchasing policies, using the products under contract, and preventing waste, you help make sure we spend our supply dollars wisely.

Role Purpose:

Oversees daily management, receipt, and distribution of materials (supplies, equipment, and linen) for multiple departments throughout the hospital and/or network. Primary duties will include supply room and warehouse cleaning and organization, department customer service, reviewing item par levels and usage with department leadership, bin optimization, material ordering, receiving, and stocking, assisting with manufacturer recall notifications/usage investigations. Aids in training, mentoring, and developing new Supply Technicians. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Understands lean supply philosophy, performs basic analytics using Microsoft products and other tools available through supply chain management systems. Performs material receiving functions, verifying correct items, quantities, processing receipts in the inventory management computer system, tagging/labeling, and staging items for delivery. Review reports, collaborate with department staff to adjust par levels, coordinate opportunities for improvement, implement and maintain the standardized community supply model. Provides daily oversight of material functions while ensuring a safety-focused environment complying with BJC OSHA Joint Commission standards and performs housekeeping functions in supply rooms. Processes stock and non-stock orders in the inventory management systems, coordinates with procurement to resolve order issues, discrepancies, match exceptions, recalls, and returns to vendor.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: No Experience

Supervisor Experience: No Experience

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Associate's Degree- Management or Logistics

Experience: 2 years

Supervisor Experience: 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement:

BJC Total Rewards At BJC we are committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available on first day

BJC Institute for Learning and Development

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time

Adoption assistance

To learn more go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer