Medical Supply Technician

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Program Manager

Supervises: N/A

POSITION STATUS: Full-time

ESSENTIAL AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary. Work responsibilities may vary, depending upon assignment.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The contractor shall directly support the Material Management Department and the Directorate for Administration at NMCSD by providing supporting including, but not limited to

Duties / Responsibilities Include, but not limited to the following

Process internal customer orders, stock, and re-supply medical logistics items. This will include removing all outdated or expired items from shelves.

Provide forward logistics support to Material Operations personnel as needed with the established computerized internal supply system. This includes assisting with the delivery of supplies, equipment, or furniture to customer accounts within the medical treatment facility, to include outlying buildings attached to the organization.

Provide operation of the computer system for filling carousel bins and supply lockers. Customer service may be required when filling lockers throughout the hospital complex.

Will answer phone calls via the 24-hour hotline to answer supply questions regarding the General Stores operations and provide professional and timely customer service to end users.

Will work on weekends, holidays, or any shift, since the General Stores area operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Inventories supply carts located on clinics and wards throughout the hospital through use of hand-held computer. Downloads data from computer and generates picklist. Identifies and selects items for issue from carousel and loads supply items onto transport lockers for restocking of PAR carts. Prepares lockers for transport on Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for distribution. Receives supply lockers from AGVs, unloads lockers into PAR carts, and inventory with replenishment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Perform occasional travel to contractor and customer sites, as required

Work is performed indoors with some potential risks to safety and health hazards related to electronics and medical environment

Work flexible hours, including occasional overtime

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of governing supply regulations, procedures, and instructions.

Knowledge of supply functions, operations, program requirements and work methods.

Knowledge of warehousing methods, procedures, material handling techniques and of activities such as material receiving, issuing and preservation.

Ability to use automated processing equipment and systems such as optical readers and scanners.

Ability to read, interpret and apply reference material such as regulations, manuals, catalogs, records, orders, etc. to accomplish and resolve problems.

Ability to read and speak the English language, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to prepare and edit written correspondence, reports, and transcribed material.

Proficient with standard office equipment, such as computers, typewriters, copiers, fax machines, telephone systems and office automation systems, to perform a substantial range of office support.

Demonstrate general medical ethics, telephone etiquette, excellent communications, and customer service skills.

Education and Other Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma and the ability to learn new tasks.

Experience. A minimum of 6 months experience is required in the supply or warehouse setting.

Physical Requirements. Work is a combination of sedentary duties as well as light to moderate physical effort.

Requirements include walking, standing, reaching, bending, and moving items. May require lifting and carrying weight over 45 pounds. Works periodically on hard surfaces.

Work Environment. Work is performed indoors in an environment involving everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. The area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Personnel assigned to this contract acquire and maintain all required training and certifications (as applicable).

Clearance:

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Physical Skills and Abilities

May require lifting - up to 25 pounds

Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard