Logistics and Distribution Technician III Emergency Department

General Summary

Performs a variety of tasks to support the maintenance of adequate supply levels and equipment resources in the Emergency Department including, but not limited to, issuing supplies, maintaining inventories and compiling stock records, receiving, preparing items for shipment and/or return to vendor, etc.. Performs data entry into various systems. Investigates and reconciles data issues to ensure reporting and accounting accuracy. Collects/compiles data, performs data analysis, prepares and presents reports and recommends changes based on analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of tasks to support the maintenance of adequate supply levels and equipment resources in the Emergency Department including, but not limited to, issuing supplies, maintaining inventories and compiling stock records, receiving, preparing items for shipment and/or return to vendor, etc..
• Collects/compiles data, performs data analysis, prepares and presents reports and recommends changes based on analysis.
• Assists in implementing changes.
• Participates in evaluation of tools, software, upgrades, etc..
• Processes requisitions/orders in timely and accurate fashion to support on-going demand. Reviews orders for accuracy.
• Prepares, reviews and edits purchase orders to ensure accuracy when stock items reach reorder point. Communicates same to vendors with expected delivery dates. Maintains contact with vendors and/or Procurement & Contracting regarding status of purchase orders and product changes.
• Coordinates with vendors to ensure delivery dates and logistics requirements are met. Processes change orders, notifying vendors of material and quantity requirement revisions. Works with vendors to find appropriate substitute items if a stock level becomes critical. Confirms suitability with the appropriate buyer or clinician if necessary.
• Organizes and maintains records pertinent to a perpetual inventory, min/max stock levels, quantity issues and other data. Modifies quotas or inventories as necessary.
• Works with department managers to coordinate requisitioning, ordering and distribution of inventoried materials, supplies and equipment. Controls ordering and requisitioning process to ensure inventory levels are in keeping with usage.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Compiles data for and prepares regularly scheduled or special reports, analyses and statements.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Frequently (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

Working Environment:

• Indoor/Outdoor - Frequently
• Occupational Hazards - Frequently

Travel Requirements:

• Estimated Amount: 0% - Not required

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 1 year Related experience Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to read and write the English language.