At Houston Methodist, high performance goes beyond a single hospital or moment in time. It is built into how our teams collaborate, innovate and care for patients every day. That commitment has earned Houston Methodist recognition as the #1 top performing health system in the 2026 Modern Healthcare’s 15 Top …
Supply Chain Technician
Location:
Houston Methodist West Hospital
18500 Katy Freeway, Houston TX, 77094
18500 Katy Freeway, Houston TX, 77094
- Job Ref:
- JR-9313
- Job Shift:
- Day
- Job Type:
- Part Time
At Houston Methodist, the Supply Chain Technician position is responsible for performing the physical, inventory-related tasks in Supply Chain Management, including but not limited to storage, distribution, and replenishment of supplies and equipment used throughout the hospital campus or central distribution center to promote a clinically-integrated Supply Chain. This position will perform tasks such as the delivery of supply and equipment orders, stocking of supplies, rotation of supplies, checking of expiration dates, removal of excess inventory and cleaning of clinical equipment. The Supply Chain Technician position performs basic storage, replenishing and dispensing of supplies in accordance with department and hospital procedures to provide support to clinical and ancillary areas.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONSNon-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- One year of experience preferred in Healthcare, Supply Chain or Materials Management preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
- Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and process requirements for Sterile Supply
- Ability to complete work within designated time frames
- Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Interacts with co-workers and customers in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve outstanding customer service. Communicates clearly and professionally to promote both work efforts and problem resolution.
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work unit that actively helps one another achieve department goals.
- Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assesses, monitors and fills supply and equipment inventory levels, or PARS, according to schedules and efficiently delivers supplies and equipment needed on assigned units or departments.
- Physically receives stock requests and picks, stages and delivers according to schedule and within established guidelines.
- Responds to and appropriately executes supply and equipment requests, both urgent and routine, within established guidelines of the department.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Reviews and appropriately reports all supply and equipment inventory levels to ensure inventory is managed and replenished appropriately to prevent stock-outs or over-stock situations.
- Using documentation such as delivery manifest, pick ticket or packing slip, inspects and audits supply and equipment deliveries based on department standards and procedures (i.e. quantity, unit of measure, correct label, physical condition, product expiration).
- Assists with identification and removal of non-conforming products by rounding and inspecting supplies and equipment when defects or recall notifications are received.
- Maintains, cleans and organizes clinical supply and equipment areas.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensures all Supply Chain transactions (inventory, receipt, etc.) are completed accurately within the appropriate tracking systems and within the established guidelines of the department.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.
- Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or services.
- Participates in special projects and department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: Yes
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): No
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- One year of experience preferred in Healthcare, Supply Chain or Materials Management preferred
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Featured Jobs
-
Mobility tech
Location:
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TXFLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) EXPERIENCE • One of the following: ◦ One year Patient Care Assistant/Nursing Assistant work experience in an acute care hospital, long-term acute care hospital …
-
Social Worker I
Location:
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Sugar Land, TXFLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Master's degree in social work from an accredited university EXPERIENCE 0 years of experience New graduate with hospital internship preferred One year hospital social work experience preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required LCSW or LMSW state license SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary …
-
Unit Administrative Assistant
Location:
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TXFull Time - 1st & 2nd shift FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) EXPERIENCE Two years of secretarial/office, college/vocational training or patient care Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology …
