About this role
Responsible for stocking and maintaining supplies across hospital departments using computer-assisted tools and standard inventory practices to support efficient patient care operations. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
Essential Functions- Performs periodic cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory; adjusts inventory records as needed.
- Stocks units with office and medical supplies; prepares requisitions to maintain par levels.
- Receives shipments, logs receipts, enters data into the inventory system, delivers items to departments or other facilities, and reports/documents errors or damages to management.
- Answers the telephone, receiving dock, and walk-up window professionally; routes calls/messages appropriately.
- Completes clerical/computer tasks that support patient care delivery.
- Processes outgoing mail.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Postures/Movements: Frequent bending/stooping, standing, walking, keyboard data entry; occasional climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting; rare running. Force: Pushing/pulling 0- 25 lbs constantly; 26- 75 lbs frequently; >75 lbs occasionally. Non-patient lifting/carrying 0- 25 lbs constantly; 26- 75 lbs frequently; >75 lbs rarely. Senses: Audible speech and hearing acuity constantly; depth perception constantly; color distinction rarely; near and far vision constantly; smell and taste rarely. Biological/Chemical: Generally rare exposure to biohazardous waste, blood/body fluids, communicable diseases; rare exposure to asbestos/lead, cytotoxic chemicals, dust, hazardous chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes, hazardous medications; latex exposure rare.
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEducation: High School diploma preferred. Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple computer systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
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About Lifepoint Health
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is a system of hospitals located across Middle Tennessee with a vision of transforming healthcare by improving health outcomes, enhancing the patient experience, and improving access and convenience. Visit one of our critical access hospitals in your community offering an extensive range of in-patient, outpatient and emergency services for adults and children.
Highpoint Health – Sumner
555 Hartsville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
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158 Hospital Dr.
Carthage, TN 37030
Highpoint Health – Trousdale
500 Church Street
Hartsville, TN 37074
What you'll do
- The Supply Chain Technician is responsible for stocking and maintaining supplies across hospital departments to support patient care operations. This includes performing inventory counts, receiving shipments, and completing clerical tasks.
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