Central Supply Room Distribution Aide - FT - Night - Supply Chain Trenton NJ

Capital Health (US)

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Central Supply Room Distribution Aide for a full-time, night shift position. This role is responsible for dispensing inventory items, releasing patient care equipment, creating replenishment orders, and performing clerical duties related to inventory control. The position operates within the Supply Chain department and requires adherence to established procedures and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
One year previous experience with distribution functions and inventory control in a healthcare or retail environment.
Working knowledge of computerized inventory systems.
Understanding of distribution operations.
Attention to detail with excellent communication skills and positive customer service skills.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Dispenses inventory items as requested or identified through various inventory computer systems.
Releases patient care equipment upon request, to and from various nursing units and other hospital departments.
Creates replenishment orders and relocates inventory items from the main storeroom to distribution locations.
Performs a variety of clerical duties related to inventory control.
Enters requisitions accurately into MMIS to provide expense distribution and decrement inventory values.
Completes orders through physical removal of product in stated quantity and prepares for delivery.
Maintains various types of supply units such as par carts and par closets in an organized fashion.
Performs reorder of supplies through the use of hand held technology to maintain adequate inventory levels.
Performs delivery to the required department and replaces items in the appropriate storage location.
Issues patient care equipment to nursing floors upon request and charges related supplies through MMIS (Lawson).
Faxes copies of the request to the appropriate location to be entered into patient charging system or business systems.
Performs pick-up/removal of patient care equipment through request or visual inspection of the nursing units.
Develops the replenishment list of items to be relocated to dispensing area.
Inputs actual inventory transfer between locations.
Notifies supervisor when inventory levels for direct orders are insufficient.
Communicates the status of pending inventory orders, inventory discrepancies, and problems related to the physical inventory to immediate supervisor.
Assures that the area used for storage is neat and orderly at all times.
Meets all regulation requirements related to the storage of supplies as evidenced by periodic inspections and the use of MSDS guidelines related to storage of hazardous goods.
Performs cycle counts of the physical inventory on a regular schedule under the direction of the supervisor.
Assures items are placed in their correct bin location and rotates inventory to avoid expired or incorrect picks of supplies.
Keeps department records, stock orders, and files current and accurate.