Supply Chain Tech

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Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state‑of‑the‑art 295‑bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation and other specialty services.

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities, including a 65,000‑acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high‑quality performing and visual arts, concerts, and other special events for the community.

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full‑time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full‑time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more…

The Materials Management Technician assists the Director of Materials Management in operating the Materials Management Department in the most efficient and cost‑effective manner.

• Knowledge of operating a personal computer and related software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; familiarity with the organization and functions of each hospital department
• Ability to problem‑solve effectively and handle stress in a positive manner
• Maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration, and all hospital departments

• Reconcile pricing/quantity/item discrepancies for non‑storeroom orders placed through CSC (Customer Service Center – Nashville, TN)
• Forward necessary price adjustments and updates to the SMART item master to CSC; process special purchase requests, scan and file documentation through GHX as necessary
• Maintain, order, and stock designated clean supply areas according to predetermined schedule
• Check for expiring product and update departmental SMART PARS with product changes, additions and deletions
• Check SMART backorder file against pending purchasing file; contact vendor on backorders
• Work with recalls as backup for MM Specialist, notifying appropriate departments, reporting to EOC, and obtaining new product
• Pull items from storeroom as necessary
• Set up new items through VIRA as needed
• Print charge labels for storeroom billable items as needed and ensure contract compliance
• Compile reports including Optiflex activity report as directed by Materials Manager
• Maintain tissue/bone receiving log
• Backup for ordering all stock items and for delivering items
• Work closely with Director of Materials Management on new projects as they arise
• Research items for Department Managers to find best items for them with contract pricing, samples; issue pagers as backup, maintain pager list and notify appropriate personnel of any changes
• Check and approve staple orders as needed for all departments and all off‑site facilities
• Help conduct year‑end inventory for all supply areas
• Answer the telephone, direct calls, and take messages
• Cross‑train on all aspects of the Purchasing office
• Work well with others; assist coworkers when needed; comply with supervisor's requests; communicate well with personnel, patients, visitors, and physicians
• Functional Demands: physical ability as walking, standing, sitting, etc.; mental activity and problem‑solving; may be exposed to injury and hazardous materials; ability to lift up to 75 pounds; read/write regularly to follow job description

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years experience in materials handling or purchasing (preferred)

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitals and Health Care