HCA Healthcare - Salem, VA
posted about 2 months ago
The Supply Chain Technician at HCA Healthcare plays a vital role in ensuring that all supplies are received, distributed, and maintained efficiently within the facility. This position is essential for supporting the overall patient experience by ensuring that medical professionals have the necessary supplies at their disposal. The technician is responsible for receiving and keying in supplies, maintaining safety stock levels, and conducting physical inventories of all Point of Use (POU) areas according to a defined schedule. The role requires a commitment to accuracy and timeliness in delivering supplies, which includes the transportation of legend drugs and other medical supplies as authorized. In this role, the Supply Chain Technician will deliver supplies accurately and promptly, ensuring that all items are placed in their proper locations. They will be responsible for receiving expedited deliveries and accurately entering this information into the SMART system, which is crucial for inventory management. The technician will also review Min/Max levels for storeroom safety stock daily and place orders as necessary to maintain adequate supply levels. Regular counting of par level areas and ensuring that POU items are properly barcoded are also key responsibilities. Additionally, the technician will perform quality assurance checks on totes, rotate stock to prevent expiration, and manage after-hour logs to address any discrepancies. They will react to critical point messages and stock outs, process returns to vendors, and assist POU Station personnel with any issues that arise. This position is integral to the smooth operation of the supply chain within the healthcare facility, directly impacting patient care and operational efficiency.