Hospital Materials Distribution Tech

Ephraim McDowell Health•Danville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Distribution Tech acquires the technical knowledge to understand medical terminology and interact with nurses and physicians regarding product needs and substitutes for back orders. They perform computer skills for entering pick tickets, pulling and issuing supplies, processing supply requisitions, adjusting inventories for discrepancies, conducting cycle counts, updating nursing stock par forms, and ensuring inventory accuracy. The role requires using proper lifting techniques for medical supplies to ensure associate safety. The Distribution Tech must be able to work independently on weekends, be cross-trained to assist with loading dock/receiving functions and linen distribution to cover vacations and sick days, and possess good phone etiquette. They are expected to exhibit the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

Requirements

Must acquire the technical knowledge necessary to understand medical terminology.
Must be able to interact with nurses and physicians about product needs and substitutes when back orders arise.
Perform all required computer skills necessary to enter pick tickets, pull supplies, issue supplies, pull supply requisitions request from department generated reports, adjust inventories when discrepancies exist, do cycle counts, update nursing stock par forms and be detail oriented to ensure inventory accuracy.
Use the proper lifting techniques when pulling and putting away medical supplies to ensure Associates safety.
Work independently on weekends.
Cross train to help out on Loading dock/receiving function and Linen distribution to cover vacations and sick days.
Good phone etiquette.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
Precision and attention to detail is vital.
Ability to use of Hydraulic pallet jack, multiple delivery carts.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in stock and distribution procedures preferred.
Previous experience with personal computers and medical terminology would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Using computer-generated par level sheets, take inventory of each medical supply storage area and replenish inventory to par levels or adjust according to current patient census.
Receive incoming inventory medical supplies and ensure they are put away in proper inventory locations within the storeroom.
Receive requests for supplies, select stock from inventory, and distribute supplies to designated areas within the hospital, all clinics, and off-site locations system-wide.
Be responsible for beeper pages one week a month.
Be cross-trained and rotate as needed for Laundry Transporter and Receiving Clerk.
Participate in weekly scheduled inventory cycle counts.
Remove outdated supplies from departments/storeroom for disposition.
Use computerized inventory management systems to organize and maintain records pertinent to stock levels, create new Par Level Sheets for new departments or new areas, issue out requested supplies, and recommend modifications to inventory levels.
Rotate medical supplies in main inventory and user departments.
Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Provide good customer service in all staff interactions.
Ensure supplies are posted out correctly and accurately to maintain computer system accuracy.
Maintain departmental records, reports, and files as required.
Rotate holidays and weekends with other departmental Associates.
Keep the storeroom area clean and orderly at all times.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills.
Contribute to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization.
Contribute to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance.
Demonstrate a commitment to incorporating the core concepts of patient family centered care into practice (dignity, respect, information sharing, and participation).
Demonstrate a commitment to the development and implementation of shared governance across the Organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.