Central Supply Clerk- The Bradford At Brookside (21183)

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Livingston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The overall purpose of the Central Supply Technician position is to establish order and maintain par levels of necessary supplies needed in the facility. At times, this position may provide clinical and administrative support to the nursing department.

Requirements

Ability to read, speak, and write the English language.
Computer literacy is mandatory
Accurate typing skills of 40 wpm or more are needed.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one-year experience in central supply within a long-term care setting is preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medication Aide preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains established par levels of supplies necessary to meet the Patients/Residents needs
Always maintains Central Supply in an organized and clean manner
Makes supplies available 24-hours a day including weekends. Supplies normally utilized on a day-to-day basis must be made available in the medication room.
Must inventory items placed in the medication room each morning and prior to the end of his/her shift to re-stock any items utilized
Must place orders for medical supplies weekly based on the assigned schedule avoiding additional shipping costs
Make arrangements for supplies and equipment for new admissions as needed
Order Over the Counter Medications to maintain a par level of each for one months supply based on utilization
Purchase Over the Counter Medications from community pharmacy for items not in inventory and ordered by physician for a new admission
Work with the Executive Director/Director of Nursing to stay within budget by completing the Budget Control Worksheet with the date, vendors, and dollar amount to include tax and shipping if available
Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network's Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it
Attends weekly in-services, understands, and complies with patient/resident Care Management Systems
Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned