Supply Chain Technician

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Shoals Hospital is a 178-bed general acute care facility boasting spacious, private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and intensive care and short-stay surgery units. Shoals also operates the region's only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the Shoals' only psychiatric unit dedicated to our senior adults.

Where We Are:
Muscle Shoals is a thriving town and is known as a family-friendly place for our residents to live, work, and play. On the banks of the Tennessee River, the Shoals area is a beautiful place, and its residents enjoy four distinct but gentle seasons, historic and new neighborhoods, a university, cultural and arts facilities and events, and a broad range of outdoor activities. 

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off 
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...
   

Position Summary:

Responsible for stocking and maintaining supplies across hospital departments using computer-assisted tools and standard inventory practices to support efficient patient care operations. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• Performs periodic cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory; adjusts inventory records as needed.
• Stocks units with office and medical supplies; prepares requisitions to maintain par levels.
• Receives shipments, logs receipts, enters data into the inventory system, delivers items to departments or other facilities, and reports/documents errors or damages to management.
• Answers the telephone, receiving dock, and walk-up window professionally; routes calls/messages appropriately.
• Completes clerical/computer tasks that support patient care delivery.
• Processes outgoing mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Postures/Movements: Frequent bending/stooping, standing, walking, keyboard data entry; occasional climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting; rare running. Force: Pushing/pulling 0- 25 lbs constantly; 26- 75 lbs frequently; >75 lbs occasionally. Non-patient lifting/carrying 0- 25 lbs constantly; 26- 75 lbs frequently; >75 lbs rarely. Senses: Audible speech and hearing acuity constantly; depth perception constantly; color distinction rarely; near and far vision constantly; smell and taste rarely. Biological/Chemical: Generally rare exposure to biohazardous waste, blood/body fluids, communicable diseases; rare exposure to asbestos/lead, cytotoxic chemicals, dust, hazardous chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes, hazardous medications; latex exposure rare.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma preferred. Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple computer systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

EEOC Statement:

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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