About the position
The Storeroom Technician position within the Supply Department at Mercy is a vital role that supports the organization's commitment to patient-centered care. This position is responsible for the efficient receiving, stocking, and delivery of supplies and equipment, ensuring that all necessary items are available for proper patient care. The technician will work closely with various departments to maintain inventory levels and ensure that supplies are delivered in a timely manner. This role requires a proactive approach to managing stock levels and communicating effectively with team members and other departments. In this position, the technician may receive supplies and equipment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the process. They will stock supplies in the central storeroom, ensuring that items are placed in their proper locations for easy access. The technician may also be responsible for delivering non-stock items to requesting areas and accurately pulling and delivering stock supplies using Kanban cards, computer requisitions, or other means of requisition. Documentation of returns and issues is crucial to maintain inventory accuracy, and the technician will work with the manager to keep storeroom inventory at proper, cost-effective levels. Additionally, the technician will collaborate with patient care areas to ensure their supply inventories are maintained at appropriate levels. This includes stocking alcoves in patient care areas with the necessary linen and supplies. Effective communication is essential, as the technician must report any shortages to the requesting departments and maintain backorder procedures in the MMIS system to ensure timely replenishment of supplies. The role also requires maintaining a clean and organized storeroom and work area, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.
Responsibilities
- Receive supplies and equipment in an accurate, efficient manner.
- Stock supplies in the central storeroom in proper locations.
- Deliver non-stock items to the requesting areas.
- Accurately pull and deliver stock supplies to requesting areas utilizing Kanban cards, computer requisitions or other means of requisition.
- Document returns and issues to ensure inventory accuracy of stock supplies.
- Work with manager to keep storeroom inventory at accurate, proper, cost-effective levels.
- Collaborate with patient care areas to maintain their supply inventories at proper cost-effective levels.
- Stock alcoves in patient care areas to appropriate levels of linen and supplies.
- Communicate any shortages to requesting departments.
- Maintain backorder procedure in MMIS system to ensure timely replenishment of supplies.
- Maintain neatness and cleanliness of storeroom and work areas.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write.
- Computer entry skills.
- Ability to count and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Proper telephone courtesy.
- Ability to use pallet jacks, carts, flat-beds, and freight elevators to move supplies and equipment.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work with interruptions and multi-task.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience in receiving, stocking, and distribution of supplies preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
