Job Summary
The Supply Chain Technician supports the accurate and efficient flow of supplies within the facility by receiving, stocking, and distributing materials in accordance with established inventory and supply chain procedures. This role ensures storerooms and point-of-care (POC) locations are adequately stocked, organized, and compliant with safety and inventory standards. The Supply Chain Technician is responsible for conducting inventory counts, processing shipments, and maintaining accurate records in the supply chain system to support patient care and operational efficiency.
This is not a remote or hybrid work schedule. This is a full-time position with a 100% onsite schedule.
Essential Functions
- Receives, inspects, and processes incoming shipments, verifying contents against packing slips and reporting discrepancies to leadership.
- Stocks storeroom and warehouse items in designated locations using First In, First Out (FIFO) principles to ensure proper inventory rotation.
- Maintains safety stock levels by reviewing and updating min/max quantities for storeroom and POC supply areas.
- Performs scheduled physical inventory counts and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy, resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Picks and stages supplies based on department requisitions, applying patient charge stickers where applicable and ensuring system accuracy.
- Organizes and maintains PAR locations with proper labeling, clean layouts, and consistent restocking to meet department needs.
- Delivers non-stock and stock items to departments, obtaining appropriate signatures for confirmation of delivery.
- Coordinates outbound shipments for authorized returns, preparing documentation such as bills of lading and return forms.
- Ensures storeroom and warehouse environments remain clean, organized, and compliant with regulatory and infection control standards.
- Supports semi-annual and year-end inventory processes by participating in comprehensive inventory counts and data validation.
- Enters data into the ERP or inventory system for receipts, inventory adjustments, transfers, and requisitions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 0-1 years of experience applying mathematical and conversion skills in a supply chain setting, including inventory calculations for bulk distribution, par levels, and units of measure (e.g., cc, mg, mL, and grams) required
- 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, warehouse, inventory control, or materials management preferred
- Healthcare experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of inventory management practices and supply chain logistics.
- Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems and basic data entry skills.
- Ability to follow procedures for receiving, stocking, and distributing medical supplies.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in handling inventory and documentation.
- Ability to lift, move, and transport materials and supplies safely.
Skills Required
- 0–1 years of experience applying mathematical and conversion skills in a supply chain setting, including inventory calculations for bulk distribution, par levels, and units of measure
- Knowledge of inventory management practices and supply chain logistics
- Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems and basic data entry skills
- Ability to follow procedures for receiving, stocking, and distributing medical supplies
- Attention to detail and accuracy in handling inventory and documentation
- Ability to lift, move, and transport materials and supplies safely
- 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, warehouse, inventory control, or materials management
- Healthcare experience
Community Health Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Community Health Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Community Health Systems.
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Healthcare Strength — Stated offerings include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, alongside life and disability insurance. Coverage breadth is presented as a core part of the package across affiliated hospitals.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and illness is part of the package. Time-away benefits are included as a standard element across roles and facilities, subject to local terms.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Tuition assistance, student-loan support, and license or certification reimbursement are emphasized, particularly for clinical roles. These programs can reduce education costs and support ongoing professional development.
Community Health Systems Insights
What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
