Supply Distribution Assistant

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

The Central Supply team supports departments across the Lakewood Health System campus by managing medical supply distribution and inventory. The team works collaboratively with clinical and support departments to ensure essential supplies are organized, stocked, and available to support patient care and daily hospital operations.

Mission for Position

Support patient care by ensuring hospital departments have reliable access to the medical supplies they need through efficient distribution, accurate inventory tracking, and organized supply management.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Supply Distribution Assistant supports hospital departments by ensuring medical supplies are stocked and readily available throughout the hospital campus. This entry-level role assists with supply delivery, stocking, and inventory management to help maintain appropriate supply levels across clinical and support areas. Responsibilities include stocking and replenishing supplies, delivering items to hospital departments, maintaining organized supply storage areas, and utilizing inventory management systems to track supply usage. The role supports efficient hospital operations while helping reduce waste and ensure supplies are available for patient care.

Position Type

This is a flexible position starting at 4 hrs/week and up to 24 hrs/week in the summer.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and use computer software and handheld inventory systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Previous healthcare exposure or CNA training preferred, or interest in healthcare careers

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and strong work ethic.
• Communicates effectively regarding supply needs, shortages, or inventory concerns.
• Maintains attention to detail when managing supplies and inventory.
• Works collaboratively with hospital departments to support patient care operations.
• Shows initiative in maintaining organized and efficient supply areas.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact [Melanie Bestland] to discuss the possibilities further:

Melanie Bestland, Facilities Director

P: 218-894-8828

E: melaniebestland@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

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