Supply Chain Assistant (On-site, Saginaw, MI)

Job Title: Supply Chain Assistant

Primary Location: Mary Free Bed at Covenant: Orthotics and Prosthetics

Department Name: Orthotics and Prosthetics

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: days

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30m

Compensation: $18.00 and goes up based on experience

Summary

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.It’sextraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients andinnovatively serve them. This is true of every employee,from support staff and leadershipto clinicians and care providers.  

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Focus on Patient Care.A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

• Clinical Variety and Challenge.An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.

• Family Culture.We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.

• Trust in Each Other.Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.

• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.  

Summary

​​The Supply Chain Assistantis responsible forreceiving, shipping, and inventory management at designated locations. This positionassiststhe Supply Chain Coordinators with the communication of back orders, obtaining tracking numbers, ordering, and reconciling invoices. The Supply Chain Assistant is a primary contact for anything supply chain related and works closely with various O&P+B departments.​

Essential Job Responsibilities

• ​​Assistin the collection, processing, and tracking of orders for Mary Free Bed O&P+Butilizingthe purchasing and inventory software

• ​Enterrequested items into the purchasing software system

• ​Create andsubmitpurchase ordersasdeterminedby the supply chain manager

• ​Follow-up on back orders

• ​Investigate and resolve issues with orders

• ​Process returns

• ​Assistin the management of O&P+B inventory

• ​Conduct physical counts of inventory at designated satellite locations to ensure accuracy

• ​Edit inventory counts inthepurchasing software to accurately reflect on hand counts

• ​Adjust minimum and preferred inventory levels as needed tomaintainadequateinventorylevels

• ​Report suspected inventory waste and/or obsolescence risk related to stagnant inventory

• ​Handle receiving and shipping of all packages for designated locations

• ​Able to drivea vehicletotransportproduct betweenbuildings/locationsand helpcoverstaffing atotherofficelocations whennecessary

• ​Assistthe clinical and office/billing staff by compiling any requested material cost information

• ​Assistwithreconcilingandcodinginvoices

• ​Complete specialprojects as requested

• ​We’llembrace all people by:

​Treating everyone with dignity and respect.

​Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.

​Growing talent and people.

​Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexualorientationor socioeconomic status.

​Taking actionagainst discrimination.

​Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.

​Educating staff,patientsand the communities we care for.

​Restoring hope andfreedom,together.

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Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well as encourages, coaches, andmonitorsthe sameinteam members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Initiative/ability to work independently

• Ability to multitask  

• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment 

• Organizational & communication skills

• Excellent teamwork and customer service skills 

• Computer skills, including data entering and proficient typing skills 

• Professional mannerism in dealing with all people including clinicians, physicians, patients, visitors, colleagues, and vendors 

• Must have a valid State of Michigan driver's license.

• Physical Demands:   Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time); able to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 50 pounds occasionally; able to sit for the majority (1/3 – 2/3) of the time, but may involve briefperiods of time involving walking or standing; able to use keyboard frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time); ability to perform work of medium demand involving standing, sitting, pushing carts, & lifting articles. 

Preferred Job Qualifications

• ​​Experience working in ahealthcarefacility 

• ​High School Diploma or GED Preferred 

• ​Two years of experience in a related field  

• ​B.C.L.S. certification 

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Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels:

• None (No specific requirements)

• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position:​Majority​

Traverse or move around work location:​Occasionally​

Use keyboard:​None​

Operate or use department specific equipment: ​None​