Supply Specialist I

Job Description Summary

The Supply Chain Technician I perform varied essential materials, distribution, and logistics tasks within the department of Materials Management in support of clinical activities within the medical complex. The focus of this job purpose is based on the ability to determine replenishment requirements, locate, select, document issue of, and distribute medical supplies in all hospital floor units. Documenting receipt of and distribution of supplies and equipment are tasks required of this position.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001416 KER - Materials Management (KMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-15

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Supply Specialist

The Supply Chain Technician I perform varied essential materials, distribution, and logistics tasks within the department of Materials Management in support of clinical activities within the medical complex. The focus of this job purpose is based on the ability to determine replenishment requirements, locate, select, document issue of, and distribute medical supplies in all hospital floor units. Documenting receipt of and distribution of supplies and equipment are tasks required of this position.

Job Description

Supervises the work of lower-level employees in a warehouse, supply room or storeroom; or assists in the administration of a property control section. This class includes supervisory positions in supply service and lead worker and supervisory positions in inventory and property control. Oversees the work of subordinate employees in receiving, storing, issuing, and requisitioning supplies and equipment. Develops, maintains, and implements a detailed inventory control system for a state agency, department or institution. Investigates property losses and other inventory discrepancies, reports results and recommendations to appropriate authorities. Maintains liaison with vendors and customers to ensure rapid and accurate supply transactions. Prepares periodic and annual inventory reports. Assigns work schedules and maintains time records for subordinate employees. Trains lower-level employees in proper supply or inventory control procedures.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6months

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