Stock Clerk I - Distributing

About the role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities they serve and the people they employ. This includes helping families grow through special deliveries, conveying difficult diagnoses with compassion, going above and beyond for patients' needs, and celebrating patients who overcome diseases or personal health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Maintains adequate medical supply levels by replenishing in SCM established par/supply locations by entering information into the computerized ordering system to ensure par levels are met.
• Delivers requested supplies to assigned established replenishment location by following Supply Chain procedures to ensure departments receive their items within established time frames.
• Cleans and collects patient equipment by following standard procedures outlined by Infection Prevention and delivers equipment to the requesting units to maintain adequate stock for patient utilization.
• Restocks the Central Supply area (where applicable) on a daily basis by rotating supplies and removing items near their expiration to ensure all supplies are used within recommended timeframes.
• Collects (and in some instances based on location), cleans patient equipment by following standard procedures outlined by Infection Prevention and delivering equipment to the requesting units to maintain adequate stock for patient utilization.
• Communicates with Lead Inventory Coordinator on all supply replenishment issues/needs to maintain adequate supply levels within the facility.
• Affords assistance with various Supply Chain functions as needed, including but not limited to receiving, mailroom, etc.
• Assists in learning proper operation of handheld devices and all other equipment in department.
• Handles specialized customer requests efficiently and accurately, including but not limited to using proper phone etiquette, obtaining accurate information and understanding request, carrying department pager and responding to requests in a timely manner.
• Completes all tasks and duties assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Participates actively in continuous improvements within the Supply Chain organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) preferred.
• 6 months previous inventory restocking experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Basic computer and handheld data entry skills preferred.
• Basic medical terminology skills preferred.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Frequent Activities: Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Sitting, Carrying, Crouching, Distinguishing colors, Keyboarding/typing, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Speaking/talking, Walking.
• Constant Activities: Grasping, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Seeing/Visual, Standing, Stooping/bending, Twisting.

Schedule

Tues - Sat, 12:30pm to 9:00pm

Job Description

Job Summary: At Nebraska Methodist Health System, this position provides supplies and equipment to patient floors and other areas throughout the hospital to ensure patient needs are met. The job is located at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, 933 E. Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA.

About Nebraska Methodist Health System

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. The system has a long history of prioritizing service to communities and offering financial assistance, health education, outreach to diverse populations, and other community benefit activities.

About Methodist

Methodist Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.