As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

CENTRAL SERV & SUPPLIES - 206250

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Pay Range

$18.22 - $22.78

Job Description

The Team Leader oversees Central Supply Clerks by coordinating daily assignments, directing workflow and productivity based on customer needs, and ensuring timely completion of workloads. This role serves as a resource for staff and customers, promotes quality and safety standards, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and communicates regularly with management to ensure departmental goals are met.

Responsibilities and Duties

Directs and assigns staff to meet daily workload requirements and customer service needs.

Manages workflow and productivity through ongoing assessment of customer demand.

Identifies and resolves operational issues promptly using sound judgment; reports actions and outcomes to the supervisor for follow‑up.

Serves as a resource for customers and coworkers regarding products, equipment, and processes.

Conducts daily inspections of supply areas and works with inventory coordinators to stock department.

Reviews paperwork and documentation for accuracy, organization, and cleanliness.

Performs random inspections of nurse servers to ensure organization, accuracy, and cleanliness.

Inspects equipment cleaning during each shift to verify cleanliness and safe, proper operating conditions.

Ensures proper handling and use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment by all employees.

Works closely with supervisor to documents employee technical skills, customer service performance, work quality, and productivity through recognition tools.

Utilizes email, Microsoft Word, and Excel effectively for communication, reporting, and documentation.

Provides clear, concise, and comprehensive analyses related to departmental assignments and special projects.

Supports process improvement initiatives; actively promotes departmental goals and positive changes to enhance overall service.

Communicates routinely with the supervisor and manager regarding departmental operations, concerns, and performance.

Attends at least two management training sessions annually to strengthen supervisory and leadership skills.

Inspects a minimum of 10 PAR locations weekly; corrects identified issues and documents results for use in employee performance evaluations.

Works with department trainer to assist with training new employees and actively participates in onboarding and ongoing employee support.

Works with department trainer to ensure all employees receive required training as scheduled on systems and programs including Lawson, MMIS, and Pyxis Supply Stations.

Performs central supply clerk duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED required.

Experience

Supervision experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Basic computer knowledge required.

Strong knowledge of material processes & procedures required.

Good written and verbal communication skills required.

Ability to prioritize multiple requests and assignments.

Ability to lead and direct others required.

Ability to work quickly and accurately required.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.