The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction. 

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state. 

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Twelve Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

 

Summary

Under limited supervision, manages plans, organizes and directs procurement activities for supplies and equipment to all areas of assignment. Ensures that necessary equipment, materials and supplies are available to areas of the hospital and organization in an accurate and timely manner.

Responsibilities

Mentors and/or trains other staff, and manages staff when needed. Monitors inventory to ensure accurate PAR counts, correct reorder points, helps with recalls and will audit for expired products.

Analyzes procurement problems, identifies solutions and implements changes. Ensures area of assignment receive the best products and services available. Implements inventory cycle counts and oversees inventory.

Participates in various meetings. Provides leadership, direction and guidance in procurement for areas of assignment. Assures compliance with regulatory and hospital procedural standards. Evaluates and assures quality standards are being met. Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned staff. Develops goals and priorities in conjunction with employees, and assigns tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains, and coaches subordinate staff.

Maintains the confidentiality of patient records and procedures. Performs or supervises department specific duties such as:

Troubleshoots medical supply issues.

Ensures supplies, equipment and instruments are ordered, restocked, retrieved, prepared, and transported within the division.

Conducts inventory of supplies. Restocks and assembles specialty carts and surgical trays. Cleans equipment according to hospital procedures. Ensures sterilized equipment and instruments are properly labeled.

Performs the necessary additions, corrections and general upkeep of the PXYIS automated system. Schedules and coordinates pick up and shipment of materials and equipment at destination as needed; following up and tracking on shipment of products to ensure timely delivery to destination.

Completes hazardous materials documents to accompany shipments. Assures the safety and security of work environment and items shipped. Operates motorized vehicles and equipment for pickup and/or delivery of materials and equipment. Secures freight according to safety procedures and performs routine maintenance on the same equipment to ensure proper working condition; tracking maintenance on log sheet.

Completes quality assurance and other required departmental reports. Updates forms and count sheets for the department.

Other Information

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS 

• Knowledge of medical supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures or quantities.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures for various instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Knowledge of applicable computer system software programs.
• Skill in using applicable equipment and instruments.
• Skill in effectively managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, demands and timelines.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
• Skill in communicating at all levels with internal and external hospital personnel.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory – Three (3) years of supply chain experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

AND Supervisory – None

 

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Must possess an Alaska driver’s license with a clean driving record within the last 3 years.

 

** Depending on experience, the hourly range is:  $22.60 - $28.00.