Supply Technician
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Supply Technician is responsible for proper handling and dispensing of medical/surgical supplies in clinical areas, supply par, and various inventory locations.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
The Supply Technician is responsible for proper handling and dispensing of medical/surgical supplies in clinical areas, supply par, and various inventory locations.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and completely fills par levels of medical/surgical supplies in automated supply cabinets and manual par areas daily and as assigned.
- Breaks down pallets and delivers supplies on carts.
- Refills central supply inventories and adjusts inventory counts.
- Counts and places replenishment orders as needed.
- Rotates supplies on a FIFO (first in, first out) basis when restocking.
- Checks supplies for package integrity and outdates and removes damaged or outdated supplies.
- Performs cycle counts and corrects counts on a scheduled basis and as needed to ensure accurate inventory counts.
- Maintains cabinets and carts in assigned areas in a neat and orderly manner.
- Organizes shelves, bins, and labels and keeps the supply areas clean.
- Follows through on needed repairs to cabinets and carts.
- Removes unauthorized/excessive/damaged/outdated supplies.
- Staffs the Central Supply dispatch window as assigned.
- Issues and records supplies that are sent via pickup, delivery, or tube system; greets visitors quickly and courteously.
- Answers phone inquiries and assists as needed.
- Issues out procedural trays and carts and records the issuance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School/GED or formal educational equivalent
- Six months of experience in supply distribution, preferably in a healthcare environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Career training
- Merchant discounts
- Prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.