Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease.

Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Associations Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.

Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

JOB SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of activities as assigned to ensure an efficient flow of supply chain functions including ordering and stocking patient medical supplies, receiving, delivering medical equipment, processing packages and mail. Fully trained and is operationally competent to work in at least two (2) of the following areas; Central Supply, Receiving or Mailroom. Assist in training and checks work of junior or new staff. In the absence of a supervisor, assumes shift leadership and is responsible for coordination and checking work of junior staff (Tech I and II). Has demonstrable ability to multi-task. Subscribes to, and advances the mission, vision and values of the Harris Health System.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:High School diploma, Associate degree or higher preferred
2.Work Experience (Years and Area):3 years Purchasing/Materials Management background preferred.
3.Management Experience (Years and Area):1 year supervisor/team leader preferred.
4.Equipment Operated:Pallet Jacks and/or Forklift.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

2. Other Skills:
CRT, PeopleSoft, Pyxis, P.C., MS Word, MS Excel

3. Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays