SENIOR SUPPLY TECHNICIANS SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION DIVISION PORTLAND, OR
Full Time
Portland, OR
Posted
Job description
TEMPORARY
SENIOR SUPPLY TECHNICIANS
SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
PORTLAND, OR
AAI is actively recruiting temporary Senior Supply Chain Technicians to support The Supply and Distribution Division, workday shift at the Portland campus. The tour of duty will be at the discretion of the Chief Supply Chain Officer and Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer. The person (s) will report to the Supply and Distribution Supervisor. Coverage hours will vary based on current staffing levels and employees on leave; historically, the average need has been between 80 hours per week to cover day and swing shifts between 0700 to 2330 Monday through Friday and possible weekend days. Temporary services could be up to one year or as needed by the Chief Supply Chain Officer and Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer. The period of service may be extended at the convenience of the government, but there is no guarantee an extension will occur. Work will be Monday through Friday and possibly some weekend and holiday duty.
This project requires the Senior Supply Technicians to perform such tasks as tracking the status of supplies, consumables, and expendable commodities for inventory and distribution activities.
Responsibilities
Senior Supply Technician's specific duties are as follows:
- Supply Distribution – Maintains stock at primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services. This involves pulling stock inventory and material from the main inventory for delivery; replenishing stock inventory; interacting with clinical and administrative customers to ensure issues and needs are identified and either resolved or escalated to supervisors or Inventory Management Specialists as needed; maintaining records on stock levels; recommending revisions in stock levels as needed to supply changes to Inventory Management Specialists; communicating to the lead to supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment, and procedures, providing information as needed orally or in writing regarding customer or external stakeholder issues, general telephone inquiries, and visitor referrals; communicating with customers and vendors to obtain information regarding medical supplies.
- Monitors expiration dates, rotate stock to limit outdated and removes items from use as required by outdated. Supports managers in checking inventory for stock identified for recalled items and hazard alerts; ensure critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled, resolving deviations when possible, and escalating significant deviations to the Inventory Management Specialists.
- Cleans assigned secondary areas (Omnicells, bins, and shelves) in accordance with aseptic principles as published in infection control guidelines, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Joint Commission standards as scheduled.
- Inventory Control – Receiving – Receives supplies and material into the VA Health Care System and supported the catchment area. Unpacks/uncrates supplies from shipping cartons; properly stores supplies and material in main/primary inventory areas. Stores items in accordance with established guidelines, utilizing a computerized inventory system, to ensure sterility and integrity of the supplies and material and the data integrity of the inventory management system. Through periodic inventory and discussion with ward and clinical personnel, maintains stock levels, returns reusable supplies to the distribution area, and informs clinic and ward personnel on new or changed items and supplies, current medical supply resources, and shelf life. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A high school diploma is required with a minimum of 8 years of supply chain experience and a minimum of recent specialized VA or DOD experiences preferred.
- Requires practical knowledge of standard supply management procedures to perform work involving inventory and excess material management. Knowledge and ability to interpret policies, procedures, manuals, and regulations pertaining to supply/inventory management and federal acquisition systems. Requires knowledge related to stock rotation, hazard alerts, and recalls to ensure outdated or otherwise compromised supplies and materials are removed from the usage area.
- Requires knowledge of an automated inventory system to monitor issues and receipts in support of stock replenishment processes. Requires analytical ability to define and recognize problems, collect applicable data, and make recommendations for a solution. Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is sufficient to enter information and manage supply inventory.
- Knowledge of the names of the different supply items including the trays and sets, and a general understanding of how items are used in case the user refers to them by another name. Requires knowledge of the availability, economic use, operation, and integration of aseptic procedures into the total health care program. Knowledge and a general understanding of terminology and items related to specialty carts to ensure carts are built appropriately. Knowledge of item descriptions, medical and surgical terminology, established work methods, and recognized priorities of the clinical areas served. Requires effective communication concepts, techniques, and methods (oral and written) to communicate with a variety of individuals, including internal and external customers.
About AAI
AAI is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management, and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. AAI is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), SBA certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) with offices in Hampton Roads Virginia,Washington DC and Atlanta. Our website is https://aaionline.us/.
Our benefits include:
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
- 401a plan
- 401k plan
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Continuing education assistance
- Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
AAI, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of
employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law. Pending guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce, employees may in the future be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or request and receive approval for a medical or religious exemption.
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