Primary City/State:

Glendale, Arizona

Department Name:

Supply Chain Svcs-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Supply Chain

Nonprofit Banner Thunderbird Medical Center opened its doors in 1983 and has been growing ever since to meet the health care needs of the communities it serves in northwest metropolitan Phoenix. Today, the 595-bed hospital - one of the largest hospitals in the state - is annually ranked as one of the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area by US News & World Report and enjoys a reputation as the preferred provider of care to children and adults in the area in consumer preference surveys. The tertiary care hospital provides everything from routine to advanced, specialized care to both adult and pediatric patients. Specialized services include cardiology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, neurosurgery, robotic surgery, stroke care and a women and infants services program. Additionally, in partnership with top-ranked MD Anderson Cancer Center, Banner Thunderbird also offers state-of-the-art cancer care. Banner Thunderbird is certified as a Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center and features a 35-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit that cares for babies of high-risk pregnancies and those born prematurely. Banner Thunderbird is also home to the only pediatric intensive care unit for seriously ill or injured children in the area. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs all functions related to the receiving, shipping, and distribution of materials and supplies for the hospital central supply department.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Receives incoming orders and verifies orders are accurate and intact, including special orders. Documents and communicates damage, shipping errors, and/or other discrepancies. Inputs supplies received and prints receiving ticket(s). Applies property tags when applicable and notifies appropriate party for items requiring electrical safety inspection.

2. Audits incoming orders for accuracy, proper storage, temperature, and/or damage; resolves discrepancies in orders; marks items for distribution; and prepares various receiving and shipping documents.

3. Distributes orders to appropriate departments on a timely basis.

4. Prepares outgoing material for shipping, including all returns and repairs. Assures that packages are properly labeled and that a purchase order, return goods authorization, and/or materials disposition accompanies each package.

5. Enters returns and substitution receipts information into the materials management information system.

6. Works independently under regular supervision. Follows defined procedures. Makes decisions and solves problems to meet internal customer supply needs and resolve vendor problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires reading, writing and mathematical skills.

May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.

A broad understanding of medical supplies and materials items and handling requirements as normally acquired through two or more years of related work with shipping & receiving and medical supplies.

Must have effective organizational skills to accurately maintain records and coordinate various inventory control functions, the mathematical skills to calculate quantities and pricing, and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Accurate keyboarding ability and a working knowledge of the Materials Management Information System is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of medical supplies and equipment is preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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