Central Supply Manager

Description: Job Title: Central Supply Manager Reports to: Chief Clinical Officer Department: Central Supply FLSA Status: Non-exempt This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES The Central Supply Manager is responsible for the effective operation of the hospital’s central supply functions, including purchasing coordination, receiving, inventory control, storage, distribution, and availability of supplies and equipment throughout the organization. The position oversees and/or performs courier services and patient transport, ensuring items and patients are transported safely, promptly, and professionally. The Central Supply Manager works closely with clinical and administrative departments to maintain appropriate supply levels, minimize waste, support cost-effective purchasing practices, and ensure departments have the materials necessary for safe and efficient patient care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Central Supply & Inventory Manage the day-to-day operations of Central Supply. Maintain appropriate inventory levels of medical, clinical, office, and other departmental supplies. Monitor supply usage, expiration dates, stock levels, and backorders. Receive, inspect, organize, store, and distribute supplies and equipment. Establish and maintain appropriate par levels and inventory control processes. Coordinate ordering and purchasing activities with approved vendors and departments. Assist with evaluating product substitutions, pricing, availability, and supply shortages. Maintain accurate purchasing, receiving, inventory, and distribution records. Work with departments to identify supply needs and resolve availability issues. Promote cost-effective utilization of supplies and assist in reducing unnecessary waste. Maintain Central Supply areas in a clean, organized, safe, and secure manner. Participate in inventory counts, audits, and other supply-management activities as required. Courier Services Coordinate and/or perform courier services for the organization. Pick up and deliver supplies, documents, mail, specimens, equipment, medications, or other approved items as assigned and permitted by organizational policy. Maintain appropriate confidentiality, security, and chain-of-custody practices when transporting sensitive materials. Ensure courier activities are completed safely and within established timeframes. Maintain hospital vehicles and/or transportation equipment in a clean and safe condition and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly. Patient Transport Provide safe and courteous transportation for Swing Bed patients to and from scheduled medical appointments and other authorized healthcare services. Coordinate transportation schedules with nursing staff and other appropriate departments to ensure patients arrive at appointments timely. Assist patients with entering and exiting the vehicle and with wheelchairs or other mobility equipment, within the employee’s training and established hospital procedures. Ensure patients are safely secured during transportation and follow all applicable vehicle and passenger safety requirements. Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality throughout transport. Safeguard and appropriately deliver any paperwork, records, or other materials accompanying the patient. Communicate transportation delays, concerns, or changes in the patient’s condition promptly to appropriate clinical staff. Maintain assigned hospital vehicles in a clean and safe condition and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns. Maintain required transportation logs and documentation in accordance with hospital policy. Follow all LCHD policies related to patient transportation, infection prevention, confidentiality, and vehicle operation. Management & Compliance Supervise, train, schedule, and provide day-to-day direction to assigned staff. Establish efficient …

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