Stock Clerk I - Distributing

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stock Clerk I provides supplies and equipment to patient floors and other areas throughout Methodist Hospital to help ensure patient needs are met. The position maintains supply levels, replenishes established supply locations, delivers requested items, and collects and, where applicable, cleans patient equipment for delivery to requesting units. It also supports central supply operations, returns unused supplies, communicates replenishment issues, and assists with other Supply Chain functions as needed. The role is based at Methodist Hospital, 8303 Dodge St., Omaha, Nebraska. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with rotating Saturday and Sunday shifts after training; the Friday before and Monday after a weekend shift are off. The Stock Clerk learns to operate handheld devices and other departmental equipment, responds professionally and promptly to customer requests, and completes duties assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.

Requirements

Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend written reports and documents.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Six months of previous inventory restocking experience preferred.
Basic computer and handheld data-entry skills preferred.
Basic medical terminology skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of previous inventory restocking experience.
Basic computer and handheld data-entry skills.
Basic medical terminology skills.

Responsibilities

Replenish medical supplies in established par and supply locations, entering information into the computerized ordering system to maintain required levels.
Deliver requested supplies to established replenishment locations according to Supply Chain procedures and timeframes.
Collect and, where applicable, clean patient equipment according to Infection Prevention procedures, then deliver it to requesting units.
Restock the Central Supply area where applicable, rotate supplies, and remove items nearing expiration.
Collect, return, and credit unused supplies from established par and supply locations according to Supply Chain procedures.
Communicate supply replenishment issues and needs to the Lead Inventory Coordinator.
Assist with other Supply Chain functions as needed, including receiving and mailroom duties.
Learn the proper operation of handheld devices and other departmental equipment.
Handle specialized customer requests accurately and efficiently, use proper phone etiquette, obtain and understand request details, carry the department pager, and respond promptly.
Complete tasks and duties assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
Participate actively in continuous improvement within the Supply Chain organization.