DISTRIBUTION CLERK

Methodist Hospitals • Merrillville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks including issuing supplies, maintaining inventories, and compiling stock records.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge operating adding machines, computers, photocopiers, forklift and two-wheeler.
• Ability to answer telephone and exhibit courtesy in dealing with sales reps, drivers and interact well with hospital personnel.
• Ability to be a self-starter, exercise independent judgement, act independently, and be flexible in dealing with new ideas.
• Ability to organize work well to meet deadlines.
• Ability to consistently contribute to the team effort and display cheerful and positive behavior.
• Demonstrates alertness and ability to pay attention to details and accuracy.
• Demonstrates understanding of good guest relations enhancing harmony and cooperation in all aspects of work.
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
• 1 year Supply/Distribution Experience or 1 year Experience working in Healthcare is Required
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information.
• Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes slow-moving, surplus inventories and recommends appropriate action.
• Assists on special inventory projects, annual physical inventory and cycle counts, as necessary.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Attends meetings as required and maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
• Controls shortages or excess inventory by spot checking inventory balances and making recommendations to the Team Leader to increase or decrease par levels.
• Delivers all express items and items to be refrigerated on the same day of arrival.
• Distributes patients supplies, medical gases and equipment as requested by departments.
• Maintains area in a neat and clean manner.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Receives requests for supplies, selects stock from inventory, distributes to designated areas and obtains the signature of the authorized person who can accept.
• Removes damaged or outdated supplies and disposes of them according to the policies and procedures.
• Reports to the Team Leader all departmental needs and any other problems that need attention.
• Restocks PYXIS and PAR levels with proper par levels daily.
• Assures that stock is properly pulled, distributed and entered into the Meditech Materials Management Informations (MMIS) system per the correct issue unit of measure.
• Stores all items six (6) inches from the floor and eighteen (18) inches below sprinkler heads so as not to obstruct.
• Unpacks and stores supplies and forms.
• Loads and unloads supplies and solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED