Lead Clinical Supply Specialist (Sun.-Thurs., 10:00pm - 6:30am)
Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.
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Supply ChainJob Summary:
JOB SUMMARYLeads, implements, and measures supply chain activities independently. Dispenses medical/surgical supplies and patient care equipment with regular guidance. Ensures appropriate supplies are ordered, received, and inventory levels are maintained. Transports medical supplies and equipment independently
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversees the daily supply chain operations and staff. Supervises inventory counts to ensure adequate supply is maintained. • Responsible for the organization and maintenance of assigned supply locations. • Captures patient charges for supplies. • Provides materials and equipment requested in a timely manner. Assembles carts for distribution. • Ensures supplies are in a clean and safe working condition and environment. • Cleans, prepares, and tests specialty beds or equipment for safety. • Assists with the delivery of training to new staff. • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Driving Practices (Intermediate): Knowledge and use of safe and compliant driving procedures. • Equipment Inspections (Advanced): Reviews and Inspections is a systematic process of checking to see whether a piece of equipment is meeting specified requirements. • Local Area Awareness (Intermediate): Working knowledge of roads, buildings, and places in the local area. • Inventory Management (Advanced): Monitors material movement into and out of stock, reconciles inventory balances, and maintains adequate inventory levels. • Customer Service (Advanced): A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs.Our supporting roles are the core of all we do at Vanderbilt Health, helping us personalize the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce as we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precendent.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas. * Team Interaction: Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.Position Qualifications:
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Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:
4 yearsEducation:
High School Diploma or GEDThis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Approximately 4 years relevant work experience
- Inventory management experience, including cycle counts and stock reconciliation
- Experience with equipment inspections, cleaning, testing, and maintenance
- Ability to transport medical supplies and equipment; knowledge of safe driving practices
- Customer service experience in a healthcare or clinical environment
- Experience assembling distribution carts and capturing patient supply charges
- Experience training or providing guidance to new staff
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderbilt University Medical Center and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with preventive care covered at 100% and integrated prescription, dental, vision, disability, and telehealth support provide broad protection. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for fully benefits-eligible employees, bolstered by wellness programs and clinic access.
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Retirement Support — The 403(b) program includes employer matching, described as a dollar‑for‑dollar match on mandatory contributions and materials citing matches up to 5% depending on plan or employee category. Feedback suggests this structure offers meaningful long‑term savings support when eligibility requirements are met.
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Parental & Family Support — Family coverage generally extends to spouses or domestic partners and children up to age 26, alongside parental leave and childcare resources. Feedback suggests these provisions, combined with flexible PTO in eligible roles, strengthen support for caregivers.
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