Supply Chain Technician

Mercy

Saint Louis, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Distribution Management, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Healthcare Customer Service, Hospital, Infection Control, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Management Software, Leadership, Logistics, Medical Billing, Medical Equipment, Microsoft Office, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Robotics, Safety Standards, Service Delivery, Shipping/Receiving, Software Administration, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Management Software, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Warehousing
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
5 days ago

Find your calling at Mercy!

Supply Chain Technician will utilize supply chain software systems to fill, order, stock, distribute, and receive both supplies and linen along with assisting with the management of PAR inventories. Ensure appropriate supplies are stocked, delivered, and inventory is adequately stocked in multiple locations.

Position Details:

Supply Chain Technician

Mercy Hospital St. Louis

Location: St. Louis, MO

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours Weekly

Position Overview

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Supply Chain Technician to join our Supply Chain team. In this essential role, you will support patient care by ensuring supplies, equipment, and linen are accurately received, stocked, distributed, and maintained throughout the hospital.

The Supply Chain Technician utilizes inventory management and supply chain software systems to support hospital operations, maintain appropriate inventory levels, deliver critical supplies, and assist with equipment and linen distribution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrates strong organizational skills, and is committed to delivering exceptional service to internal customers.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Distribution & Inventory Management

  • Fill supply orders accurately and efficiently using supply chain software systems.
  • Procure requested supplies and issue inventory to appropriate departments and locations.
  • Stock supplies in designated bins, PAR locations, specialty carts, and other assigned areas.
  • Verify correct products and quantities are received and stocked.
  • Rotate inventory to minimize waste and prevent expired products.
  • Monitor inventory levels and notify inventory control personnel when stock is low.
  • Ensure package integrity and sterility standards are maintained where applicable.
  • Apply and print patient charging labels as necessary.
  • Accurately count inventory and track deliveries using supply chain software.
  • Deliver requested supplies to appropriate locations throughout the hospital.

Receiving & Distribution

  • Receive supplies and equipment accurately through supply chain management systems.
  • Research and resolve lost or missing packages.
  • Report receiving discrepancies and inventory variances according to established procedures.
  • Prepare supplies and equipment for distribution and delivery.
  • Obtain required receiving signatures when applicable.

Linen Services

  • Maintain linen inventory at designated PAR levels throughout assigned areas.
  • Stock linen closets, exchange carts, blanket warmers, and other designated locations.
  • Rotate linen inventory to ensure appropriate utilization and quality standards.
  • Identify and remove linen that does not meet hospital quality standards.
  • Handle clean and soiled linen according to hospital protocols and infection prevention guidelines.
  • Communicate low linen inventory levels to leadership and vendors as appropriate.
  • Utilize technology systems to manage deliveries and pickups, including robotics and automated transport systems where applicable.

Equipment Distribution & Support

  • Procure and distribute medical equipment to requested locations.
  • Retrieve equipment according to hospital infection control procedures.
  • Clean and prepare equipment for patient use following established guidelines.
  • Assemble equipment as needed.
  • Stage damaged equipment for Clinical Engineering review and repair.

Customer Service & Team Support

  • Provide excellent customer service to clinical and non-clinical departments.
  • Make service recovery decisions within departmental guidelines.
  • Utilize work time effectively to support hospital operations and patient care.
  • Assist with departmental projects and process improvement initiatives.
  • Support training and orientation of new Supply Chain team members.

Technology & Compliance

  • Demonstrate proficiency with supply chain software systems and inventory management tools.
  • Perform accurate data entry, inventory transfers, tracking, and documentation activities.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office applications and other technology tools as required.
  • Complete all required education, competencies, and mandatory training on time.
  • Adhere to all Mercy policies, safety standards, infection prevention guidelines, and departmental procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

  • No prior experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn inventory management software systems.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in supply chain, inventory management, warehouse operations, logistics, distribution, healthcare, or customer service environments.
  • Experience using computerized inventory or supply chain management systems.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Why Mercy?

At Mercy, every role contributes to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Supply Chain Technician, you will play a vital part in ensuring caregivers have the supplies, equipment, and resources they need to serve patients safely and efficiently.

Join Mercy Hospital St. Louis and become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to improving lives through compassionate care and operational excellence.

Apply today and help keep Mercy moving forward-one delivery, one supply, and one patient at a time.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

About the Company

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Mercy

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.

Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.mercy.net/