SHIPPING & RECEIVING CLERK - FULL TIME

Augusta Health Careers • Fishersville, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities. The Shipping & Receiving Clerk assists in updating perpetual inventory system by entering issues, receipts, and returns. Assists in providing clerical support to Director of Supply Chain, Supervisor, and Purchasing Agent. Investigates inventory accuracy and reports variances to Director. Assists in completion of the distribution and storeroom functions. Receives all supplies and equipment according to prudent and proper policy to ensure efficient hospital operations. May have access to areas where medications are stored and/or prepared for purposes of fulfilling job duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of experience in shipping and receiving or warehouse operations.
• Driver's License: Yes
• To drive an Augusta Health Vehicle, must also be 21 years old and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must be approved by Risk Management.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment
• Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus
• Knowledge of accounting, inventory procedures, and computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a good rapport with the Medical Staff, Administrative Staff and Hospital Staff.
• The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of special populations of patients when providing services where such populations may be present (i.e. pediatrics, crossroads, recovery choice, etc.).
• Assures that all receipts are delivered daily and delivery receipts are signed by receiving departments for all items not stocked in the storeroom.
• Must be able to push and/or pull carts with at least one hundred (100) pounds of supplies.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and safety programs.
• Maintains a positive attitude and a willingness to support all hospital activities and employee without two (2) documented and validated complaints per year.
• Places asset control numbers on all appropriate assets upon receipt.
• Assists in conducting inventory.
• Assists in conducting physical inventory.
• Assists in performing storeroom activities.
• Assists in resolving invoice and receiving problems and issues.
• Assists with delivery of supplies and counting of par inventory locations.
• Assures that all electrical patient care equipment receives and electrical safety inspection prior to delivery.
• Assures that all receipts are processed daily.
• Assures the accuracy of receipts and internal control of receiving process.
• Follows returned good policy.
• Investigates and identifies inventory variances.
• Keeps work area clean and free of trash.
• Maintains files of packing slips and signed receiving documents.
• Prepares reports and performs additional clerical activities.
• Screens calls and assists sales representatives with inter-departmental visits.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Responsible for shipping all packages.
• Reviews packing slips and reports all discrepancies to the appropriate Purchasing Agent.
• Reviews work to assure accuracy of transactions.
• Updates perpetual inventory system to assure fiscal accountability and control.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
• Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare
• Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets)

What This Job Offers

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