PRN Supply Chain Technician

Department: Supply Chain / Materials Management
Reports To: Supply Chain Manager / Materials Management Supervisor
Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)
This position will be ” as needed” so will be some weeks w/o working. During training process will be working up to 40 per week however then from time to time to cover vacations, sick, etc.

Send Resume to terri.thomas@marioncountyky.gov

Job Summary

The PRN Supply Chain Technician supports hospital operations by ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, distribution, and management of medical supplies, equipment, and inventory. This position plays a critical role in maintaining efficient supply flow to clinical departments while promoting patient safety, cost control, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, verify, and stock incoming medical supplies, equipment, and inventory shipments.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels by replenishing supply rooms, PAR locations, and departmental stock areas.
• Perform routine inventory cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and update inventory records.
• Pick, prepare, package, and deliver medical supplies to patient care units and hospital departments in a timely manner.
• Apply FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices and monitor expiration dates to ensure product safety and compliance.
• Process supply requests and respond efficiently to urgent department needs.
• Assist with product recalls, vendor returns, inventory conversions, and supply replacements.
• Maintain clean, organized, secure, and compliant storage areas.
• Utilize inventory management systems, including Oracle or similar platforms, to track stock levels, create replenishment orders, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with nursing teams, purchasing departments, vendors, and hospital staff to support uninterrupted patient care.
• Follow hospital safety procedures, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, or healthcare supply services preferred.
• Basic computer skills with experience using inventory systems, barcode scanners, and data entry tools.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain standing or walking for extended periods.

Preferred Skills

• • Inventory control and cycle counting
  • Supply chain operations
  • Healthcare materials management
  • Barcode scanning and data entry
  • Customer service and departmental support
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Problem-solving and attention to detail

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in hospital supply chain, materials management, warehouse operations, or healthcare logistics preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull supplies and equipment (may require lifting up to 50 lbs.).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare supply chain systems (e.g., ERP/inventory management platforms).
• Knowledge of medical supplies, surgical products, and hospital workflows.
• Previous experience working in a hospital or clinical environment.

Schedule Requirements

• PRN/on-call scheduling based on departmental needs.
• Must be available to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, or short-notice coverage as needed.

Core Competencies

• Customer service orientation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Organization and time management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Safety awareness
• Dependability and flexibility