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Distribution Technician

Role overview

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 1–2 years of warehouse, receiving, inventory, materials management, or supply chain experience required
  • Familiarity with medical and non-medical supplies used in a healthcare or hospital environment
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to work with inventory management systems and documentation processes

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate inventory levels for medical and non-medical supplies through regular stock checks
  • Receive, prioritize, and process supply requests from hospital departments
  • Coordinate and distribute supplies to hospital units, clinics, and other designated locations
  • Assist with tracking and managing equipment, including medical devices, instruments, and reusable supplies

Key facts

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Customer Service

About the company

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is an international leader in virtually every area of medicine and has been the site of pioneering breakthroughs that have improved lives around the world. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BWH has a legacy of excellence that continues to grow. With two outstanding hospitals, over 150 outpatient practices, and over 1,200 physicians, we serve patients from New England, throughout the United States, and from 120 countries around the world. The BWH name is a reflection of our history. In 1980 three of Boston’s oldest and most prestigious Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals - the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, the Robert Breck Brigham Hospital, and the Boston Hospital for Women – merged to form Brigham and Women’s Hospital. As a national leader in improving health care quality and safety, we have helped to develop some of the industry’s best practices including computerized physician order entry (CPOE) to prevent medication errors. The CPOE is now a nationally-accepted safety practice. The BWH Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) is one of the most powerful biomedical research institutes in the world and the second largest recipient of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among independent hospitals in the United States. BWH has long had great success in research as measured by the number of important discoveries made, the size and scope of its research portfolio and the volume of publications annually. BWH is a training ground for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. We have 1,100 trainees in over 140 of the most sought after training programs in the world, and also host Harvard Medical School students in rotations throughout our programs. As our global health services expand, our clinical trainees have rich opportunities to contribute and learn in challenging environments around the world. Brigham and Women's Hospital is an EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer.

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Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.


 

Job Summary

Help ensure patients and caregivers have the supplies they need when they need them. In this role, you'll support hospital operations by managing inventory, organizing storage areas, processing supply requests, and coordinating with departments across the organization to maintain an efficient flow of medical and non-medical supplies.

Essential Responsibilities

- Maintain accurate inventory levels for medical and non-medical supplies through regular stock checks, monitoring expiration dates, and tracking usage trends.
- Receive, prioritize, and process supply requests from hospital departments.
- Coordinate and distribute supplies to hospital units, clinics, and other designated locations.
- Rotate inventory to ensure proper product dating and minimize waste due to expired supplies.
- Assist with tracking and managing equipment, including medical devices, instruments, and reusable supplies.
- Follow established quality control standards by performing visual inspections, verifying product specifications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records related to inventory management, supply distribution, and supply transactions.
- Help maintain organized storage areas to support efficient inventory management and accessibility.


 

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Licenses & Certifications

  • No specific licenses or certifications required.

Experience

  • 1–2 years of warehouse, receiving, inventory, materials management, or supply chain experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Familiarity with medical and non-medical supplies used in a healthcare or hospital environment.
  • Understanding of inventory management practices, supply chain processes, and warehouse operations.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately handle supplies and maintain records.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and department partners.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to work with inventory management systems and documentation processes.

What You'll Bring

Success in this role requires a strong commitment to accuracy, organization, and customer service. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing inventory, fulfilling supply requests, and partnering with teams across the organization to ensure critical supplies and equipment are available when needed. Your ability to stay organized, maintain inventory accuracy, and support departmental needs will play an important role in helping the hospital operate efficiently every day.


 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Walking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
  • Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


 

Remote Type

Onsite


 

Work Location

45 Fruit Street


 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20


 

Employee Type

Regular


 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)



 

Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly


 

Grade

2


 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


 

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.


 

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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