Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Maintains adequate medical supply levels by replenishing in SCM established par/supply location by entering information into the computerized ordering system to ensure par levels are met. 

2. Delivers requested supplies to assigned established replenishment location by following Supply Chain procedures to ensure departments receive their items within established time frames.

3. Collects (and in some instances based on location), cleans patient equipment by following standard procedures outlined by Infection Prevention and delivering equipment to the requesting units to maintain adequate stock for patient utilization.

4. Restocks the Central Supply area (where applicable) on a daily basis by rotating supplies and removing items near their expiration to ensure all supplies are used within recommended timeframes.

5. Responsible for collecting, returning, and crediting unused supplies from SCM established par/supply locations to ensure supplies are processed in accordance with Supply Chain procedures.

6. Communicates with Lead Inventory Coordinator on all supply replenishment issues/needs to maintain adequate supply levels within the facility.

7. Assists with various Supply Chain functions as needed, including but not limited to receiving, mailroom, etc.

8. Responsible for learning proper operation of handheld devices and all other equipment in department.

9. Professionally handle specialized customer requests efficiently and accurately, including but not limited to using proper phone etiquette, obtaining accurate information and understanding request, carrying department pager and responding to requests in a timely manner.

10. Complete all tasks and duties assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.

11. Actively participates in continuous improvements within the Supply Chain organization.

Schedule:

Mon - Fri, 6:00am to 1:30pm; rotating weekends after training - Sat and Sun, with Fri before and Mon after off.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) preferred.

Experience

• 6 months previous inventory restocking experience preferred.

License/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Basic computer and handheld data entry skills preferred.
• Basic medical terminology skills preferred.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Reaching
  • Speaking/talking
  • Walking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.