Sr Supply Chain Tech (Anes)

Ochsner Health Supply Chain Coordinator

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job coordinates the movement of supplies and equipment to various hospital departments and external clinics.

Assigns shift responsibilities, provides customer service and issue resolution, and performs problem solving.

Obtains receipt, inventory, and delivery of materials, equipment, and supplies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred - Associate degree.

Work Experience

Required - 3 years of healthcare supply chain experience.

Preferred - Experience working at a senior level capacity.

Certifications

Required - Forklift certification required if working at Warehouse District Row location within 30 days of hire.

Preferred - Supply chain or inventory management certification(s).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.

Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work flexible schedule (i.e. 24 / 7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Ability to perform effectively in a fast paced, ever changing environment.

Ability to remain calm and professional in high pressure / stressful situations regarding conversations with employee job tasks and scheduling.

Ability to organize and prioritize to ensure deadlines are met.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions.

Ability to provide coaching and constructive feedback.

Problem solving skills and ability to pay attention to detail and engage in effective follow up.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Duties

Ensures all shift responsibilities are assigned, completed, and verified for the team.

Ensures all inventory and purchase orders for the work area are accurately received, issued, and credited for the team.

Trains new employees on receiving and central supply duties and responsibilities.

Replenishes par and inventory locations using supply distribution operations.

Resolves errors with receipts or customer orders specifically with shipping and receiving troubleshooting.

Identifies and addresses internal and external customer needs.

Monitors workplace safety and ensures staff are following safety protocol.

Assists in supervision of the supply chain staff in an assigned work center.

Participates in initiatives to improve overall throughput of the department.

Picks up and delivers supplies, equipment, mail, pharmaceuticals, and other related materials to / from campus to designated offsite locations and maintains accurate delivery logs as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly : activity or condition exists 2 / 3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work : (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and / or pulling of arm or leg controls; and / or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and / or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE : The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.