Technician, Supply Chain

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. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

Where We Are:

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

Why Choose Us:

- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
- And much more...

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Technician is responsible for stocking and maintaining supplies across hospital departments using computer-assisted tools and standard inventory practices to support efficient patient care operations. This position ensures that departments have the supplies necessary to provide quality care and that inventory is accurately tracked and maintained.

The Supply Chain Technician reports to the Director or Manager of the department.

Required Skills

Minimum Education

- High School diploma preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

- Previous supply chain, inventory, or healthcare materials management experience preferred.

Skills

- Demonstrates critical thinking and decisive judgment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple computer systems.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Effective English communication skills including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
- Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Essential Functions

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

Non-Essential Functions

- Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, and contractors.
- Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Protected Health Information Accessed:
- Demographic information only.

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

EEOC Statement

Lake Cumberland Regional 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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