What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST EMERGENCY CARE CENTER position at Covenant Healthcare?
Covenant HealthCare
US:MI:SAGINAW
DAY SHIFT
FULL TIME BENEFITED
Summary:
The Supplies & Equipment Specialist ensures adequate supplies and equipment are available, organized, and in working order for use in the department. This person is responsible for receiving, controlling, storing, and accurately issuing all items stored in inventory. He/She communicates with multiple disciplines when researching issues related to availability of supplies and equipment. The Supplies & Equipment Specialist demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Responsibilities:
Models Covenant’s Mission, Vision and Values of keeping our commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Reiterates the Covenant HealthCare Values- “We Care” (Working together, Excellence, Customer service, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm).
Has social contact with patients, including all age groups, and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.
Demonstrates excellent customer service.
Performs scheduled and random inventory, and reorders items when supply levels reach reorder points or critically low levels.
Orders, receives, inspects, verifies, accepts or rejects all supplies and equipment delivered to the department, and facilitates its storage in the proper location.
Handles and stores sterile supplies properly to protect the integrity of the package and maintain its sterility.
Coordinate with Materials Management when issuing special purchase orders.
Maintains a neat clean work environment, and utilizes good storage and distribution techniques (proper location, rotation, etc.).
Prepares all items for return shipment and coordinates the items leaving the department with Materials Management.
Investigates all back orders and coordinates steps to minimize their impact and maintain department operations (research acceptable substitute product, borrow from other institution etc.).
Collaborates with other personnel within the Medical Center, and outside the institution, to provide services that will assure efficient operations are maintained in the department.
Communicates all pertinent information relating to department supplies and equipment promptly and thoroughly to appropriate personnel.
Uses the computer system or keeps manual records to store and record data. Retrieves and analyzes information to maintain adequate economical supply levels.
Verifies all inventory reports to confirm that all information was entered and processed and recorded properly.
Maintains neat and accurate files.
Makes recommendations to manager regarding inventory adjustments and operational changes that might improve department efficiency and economy of inventory.
Corrects transaction errors after thoroughly researching to find source of error and informs manager.
Oversees compliance of related federal and state regulations as required.
Assists with implementation of related supply and equipment computer systems and software.
Seeks cost savings by standardizing equipment and supplies, monitoring usage, and through working closely with Materials Management to facilitate best pricing.
Other duties as assigned.
Other information:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School graduate or equivalent.
College level business coursework.
Minimum of one year of supply or healthcare experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes.
Knowledge of supplies/equipment inventory, cost investigation, ordering and equipment repair processes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations.
Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Constant standing and walking
Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision and field of vision
Occasional lifting up to 100 or more lbs.
Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting
NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
I t has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant’s premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.
