Central Supply/Unit Clerk

About the role

PBS is a mission-driven organization dedicated to fostering teamwork, upholding integrity, embracing innovation, and leading with compassion. We serve over 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity, promoting wholeness of body, mind, and spirit.

Responsibilities

• Satisfies needs for medical supplies for all community service areas.
• Purchases medical supplies according to community guidelines to maintain adequate levels.
• Ensures proper recording of supplies that are shipped, received, or transported internally from or into the central supply room.
• Ensures central supply area is maintained in an organized manner.
• Completes and documents a monthly inventory of all medical supplies.
• Produces inventory reports as required.
• Greets and directs visitors.
• Maintains files for laboratory submissions and test results.
• Schedules laboratory testing, X-rays and other medical testing as requested.
• Prepares medical records for new admissions.
• Affords assistance with physician order transcription.
• Affords assistance in the maintenance of resident’s charts.
• Prepares and directs correspondence for assigned nursing areas.
• Affords assistance with scheduling resident appointments outside of nursing center.
• Maintains proper levels of supplies on the unit.
• May participate in the development of the central supply budget.
• Performs other administrative or clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in purchasing preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and positive interactions.