Supply Distribution Technician

Job Opportunity : Supply Distribution Technician

Barnes Jewish Hospital is seeking a Supply Distribution Technician for our linen distribution team! Schedule : Tuesday-Saturday 7 AM- 3 : 30 PM

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 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 BJCs 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

Preferred Requirements

Benefits and Legal Statement

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