Distribution Technician

Parkland Health•Parkland, FL

About The Position

The Distribution Technician delivers, stocks, inventories, sells, and processes orders for supplies distributed to Parkland units, the pharmacy, sterile processing, patients, and others. The role provides Materiel Services customers with prompt, efficient, quality service and helps ensure that Parkland staff and patients have the supplies they need. The position maintains accurate inventory and PAR-level information, performs quality checks, supports accurate billing, and maintains sanitary and orderly warehouse and inventory areas.

Requirements

Able to read and write legibly.
Able to perform basic mathematical computations.
Able to follow directions.
Able to communicate effectively with Parkland employees and patients.

Responsibilities

Deliver and stock supplies in Parkland units, sterile processing, the pharmacy, and the CDC warehouse.
Process unit supply orders by pulling supplies to match specified PAR levels and placing them on carts for distribution.
Fill individual outpatient supply orders.
Perform quality assurance checks on pulled supplies to confirm correct and timely deliveries.
Conduct physical inventory counts in Parkland units, warehouses, and other assigned areas.
Tag supplies with expense-tracking labels.
Rotate dated supplies to keep expired products out in front.
Monitor and communicate the status of priority items to management so incomplete orders can be filled as soon as possible.
Deliver and pick up count sheets containing bar codes that reflect patient charges to support accurate billing records.
Maintain a sanitary and orderly environment in warehouse and inventory areas in accordance with departmental and Parkland standards.
Stay informed about developments and trends in materiel services by attending seminars or workshops and building product knowledge; apply this knowledge as appropriate.
Enter, update, and delete PAR-level information in the computer and run reports to keep working PAR levels current.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; recommend improvements to the supervisor, and implement and monitor results as appropriate.
Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines affecting Distribution; develop effective internal controls supporting compliance with applicable laws and program requirements, and seek guidance as needed.