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Job Description Summary
The Supply Chain Intern supports daily operations across the supply chain network, including inventory management, ordering workflows, material handling, logistics coordination, customer service, and maintaining supply storage accuracy and cleanliness. The role requires strong attention to detail, initiative, and sound judgment while completing assigned tasks.

Job Description

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

St. Luke’s interns contribute to the network by applying their knowledge, creativity, and technical skills to real operational challenges within Supply Chain & Logistics. Interns help drive efficiency, accuracy, and service excellence through participation in meaningful projects and day‑to‑day supply chain activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports departmental goals by assisting with inventory control, workflow optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
• Works independently to complete assigned supply chain tasks (e.g., data entry, order tracking, stock auditing, supply distribution), meeting all deadlines and following manager‑provided instructions.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain team members on projects that improve operational performance, reduce waste, or enhance service to clinical departments.
• Communicates professionally with internal customers, prioritizing requests effectively and demonstrating strong time‑management skills.
• Learns and utilizes the network’s supply chain software, inventory management systems, hardware tools, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all organizational information and adheres to proper data handling procedures.
• Follows all Network and departmental policies related to employee, patient, and environmental safety, including appropriate reporting of incidents or concerns.
• Demonstrates the Network’s Service Excellence Standards in all interactions with customers, both internal and external.
• Participates in Performance Improvement efforts related to supply accuracy, service quality, operational workflows, and safety practices.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by using supplies, equipment, and time efficiently and responsibly.
• Adheres to attendance, dress code, and other Network and departmental policies.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

This role may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (up to 4 hours per day), walking for up to 2 hours per day, and performing material‑handling tasks. Essential functions may require: grasping, lifting, bending, reaching above shoulder level, squatting, kneeling, climbing, twisting, and handling supply items or equipment. The intern must be able to perceive size, shape, temperature, and texture; identify objects at various distances; distinguish standard colors; and maintain adequate peripheral vision and depth perception.

EDUCATION

Open to recent graduates or current students enrolled in a two‑ or four‑year college or university. Preference is given to students pursuing academic programs in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.

  

 

 

 

Supports the St. Luke’s network by completing internship projects and assignments through independent work and team-based collaboration.

St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a non-profit, regional, fully integrated, nationally recognized network providing services at 14 campuses and more than 300 sites in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery, Berks, Monroe and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.

The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• St Luke’s interns support the network by using their knowledge and talents to bring new ideas, creative solutions and technical skills to a variety of projects and tasks.  

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports a department’s goals by providing assistance, ideas and solutions.

• Works independently to complete tasks by assigned deadlines, following instructions given by manager for short-term and long-term projects.

• Collaborates with a team to work on projects and make process improvements.  

• Professionally communicates, effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time well.

• Learns and utilizes technology, software/hardware, tools and/or internal processes to complete assignments and tasks.

• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. 

• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. 

• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).  

• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.

• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.

• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. 

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

May require sitting/standing for up to 4hrs/day, walking up to 2 hrs/day, 20 minutes at a time.  Requires frequent fingering, handling, firm grasping, twisting and turning.  In a typical workday when performing essential functions, must be able to: stoop/bend; reach above shoulder level; squat; crouch; kneel; climb; lift heavy supplies and equipment; touch to perceive size, shape temperature and texture; hear high frequencies and day to day conversations, perceive objects near and far; and distinguish chromatic colors.  In addition, should have good peripheral vision and depth perception.

EDUCATION:

Open to recent graduates or current students enrolled in a two or four year college or university. Preference given to students enrolled in a related academic program.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.