JOB SUMMARY

The Central Supply Technician follows directions from the Purchasing Manager to maintain adequate levels of supplies issued from the warehouse to hospital units/departments, stock crash carts, isolation carts and dressing carts. Stock warehouse shelves with product, perform cycle counts, deliver goods, and when applicable, perform shipping and receiving functions such as verifying shipments, entering data in MMIS (material management information system), validate shortages or overages. Will work Saturday shift on a rotating basis as required.

Job Specific:

Responsible for stocking supplies in all hospital units and the movement of stock in storeroom. (EF) Maintains all crash carts, isolation carts and dressing carts. (EF) Maintains files and enters patient charges. (EF) Maintains MMIS in a timely and efficient manner. (EF) Corrects transaction errors after researching the error to find its source. (EF) Responsible for monitoring supply PAR levels departmentally as required. (EF) Performs periodic inventories to demonstrate the accuracy of the system in place to assigned areas. (EF) Ensures accuracy of the data in the MMIS. (EF) Receives in freight and validates shipments against purchase orders; enters data in system. (EF) Delivers goods to departments; follows proper protocol for documentation. (i.e. obtaining signatures) (EF) Restocks warehouse utilizing proper rotation, organization, identification, documentation and proper location of stock items. (EF) Maintains all areas of materials storage in a neat and organized manner. (EF) Understands how to prioritize responsibilities to ensure completion of duties. (EF) Ensures that expired goods are identified, removed and logged. (EF) Communicate with customers on all supply related issues or concerns. (i.e. shortage of supply) (EF) Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis. (EF) Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties. (EF) Receive, validate, and document incoming shipments. (EF) Ensure outgoing shipments are adequately packed, labeled and processed. (EF) If applicable, will work on-call shift on a rotating basis.

Hospital:

Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines. Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Preferred:

High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Required:

Computer knowledge, experience in the area of supply and inventory management, freight receiving processes, customer service

Preferred:

Experience in healthcare environment

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required:

Strong communication and customer service skills (verbal and written); able to work in team atmosphere; able to plan, organize and execute job functions; accuracy and time efficiency skills; will need to pull, push and lift, up to 75 pounds safely

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community. Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health Medical, Dental, Vision

STD, LTD

Disability Supplemental Life, AD&D Flexible Spending (FSA) Employer paid life insurance Retirement/Investment Defined Benefit Pension Plan 457(b) Deferred Compensation Well-Being Benefits Paid Time Off & Sick leave Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations HealthPlex (gym) membership discount YMCA partnership discount for childcare Employee Assistance Programs