Supply Clerk - Material Management (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, On Site)

Position Summary

The Supply Clerk distributes all supplies to departments and/or patients, maintains inventory, stocks shelves, handles freight, daily mail and assists with inventory counts. In addition to focusing on delivering quality patient care, the Supply Clerk will also focus on revenue and expense factors. This position is responsible for all patient charging of supplies that come out of Central Service inventory, which has a direct effect on the revenue of the hospital. Accurate data entry and accurate supply issues are essential for the financial success of the department.

About the Role

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous experience in material management with emphasis on supply and inventory control
• Prior to two years’ experience in healthcare materials management
• Prior to two years’ experience in a healthcare environment with emphasis on inventory control and medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Enter department supply orders, pick order from stock and deliver to the appropriate department
• Inventory patient charge and department non-charge carts with a hand held device when needed and replenish supplies daily
• Unpack supplies as received for restock into inventory and place the appropriate charge stickers
• Sort and distribute daily mail for all hospital departments and physicians
• Absorb all customers that come in for supplies and/or questions
• Maintain storeroom and notify inventory agent of daily supplies to be ordered
• Review supply orders for discrepancies in inventory quantities and perform cycle counts upon request

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Benefits

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds)
• Sit (Continuously)
• Stand (Occasionally)
• Walk (Occasionally)
• Climb (Rarely)
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally)
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally)
• Push/Pull (Occasionally)
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously)
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow

Schedule

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds)
• Sit (Continuously)
• Stand (Occasionally)
• Walk (Occasionally)
• Climb (Rarely)
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally)
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally)
• Push/Pull (Occasionally)
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously)
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow

Exposures

• Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%)
• Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.