Distribution Clerk - Full Time Third Shift

Valley Health•Winchester, VA

9d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Clerk is responsible for all tasks that involve receiving, storage, charging, and distribution of supplies and equipment. This role involves stocking and replenishment of life-saving code carts and other apparatuses, rotating stock, and removing expired items. The clerk will perform inventory scanning on inpatient units, create and maintain isolation caddies and kits, and handle the pickup, cleaning, and sanitation of hospital equipment according to Joint Commission and infection control standards. Responsibilities also include restocking high-usage supplies, using a pneumatic tube station, and managing computer, verbal, and written transactions. The position requires working with staff of different skill levels, potentially accessing medication storage areas during supply replenishment, and learning to direct inquiries to the appropriate departments. The role involves reading and responding to emails, potentially mentoring new staff, familiarizing oneself with delivery routes, and operating office equipment such as copiers and printers. Additionally, the Distribution Clerk is expected to deliver excellent customer service using the AIDET method.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
Good communication skills and the ability to set priorities as necessary.
Ability to use a computer.
Ability to work in a high stress labor intensive work environment.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (formerly known as International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHESMM)) certification preferred
Use of pallet jack, handheld palm pilot, excel and Microsoft preferred.
Ability to use and operate cisco portable and desk phones using transfer methods for customer service purposes preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs stocking and replenishment of life saving code carts and other lifesaving apparatuses.
Responsible for rotating stock, checking for and removing any upcoming expired expiration dates.
Performs scanning inventory on assigned inpatient units using handheld inventory scanner.
Responsible for making and maintaining isolation caddies and kits.
Responsible for the pickup and cleaning and sanitation of hospital equipment in adherence to Joint commission and infection control standards.
Performs restocking of high usage supplies stocked outside of patient rooms in nurse server TLC’s and several clean holdings.
Uses Pneumatic tube station.
Includes computer, verbal, and written transactions.
Will be working with staff of different skill levels.
While performing job functions related to replenishment of supplies, individual may access medication storage areas.
Will be trained on use of dept. phone and proper response to questions from a wide range of staff including nurses, RT, EVS, AA etc.
Will be trained to know which dept. to contact for specific needs.
Read and respond to emails in a timely manner.
May be called upon to mentor new staff as needed to assist dept. needs.
Become familiar with routes and locations to ensure proper deliveries.
Will perform tasks using copier and printer machines cisco portable and desk phones.
Delivers excellent customer service related to patient care and visitors using the AIDET method.

Benefits

A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
health savings account
flexible spending account for childcare
life insurance
short-term and long-term disability
professional development
discounts to on-campus dining