Stores Clerk

Lewis County General Hospital•Lowville, NY

6d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This is responsible clerical work involving overseeing the maintenance of designated main and sub-inventories. The stock handled includes a variety of hospital supply items of considerable value. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative official with the incumbent responsible for the application of proper stores keeping methods and the maintenance of accurate and complete records. Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate personnel. Assists Director in day-to-day activities as required.

Requirements

Good knowledge of methods and practices used in receiving and storing supplies, equipment and materials
Working knowledge of inventory control methods and procedures
Working knowledge of office automation to include personal computers, bar code scanners, and related accessories
Ability to maintain systematic stock keeping records
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to bend, climb and stand for extended periods
Ability to lift heavy weights and move bulky supplies and equipment
Ability to read and use a variety of supply catalogs and manuals
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience involved in the keeping of stores, supplies and related records
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience involved in preparing, recording and maintaining records in a hospital setting
An equivalent combination of training and experience
Possession of a current valid New York State Motor Vehicle Operator’s license at time of appointment

Responsibilities

Receives, stores and issues materials, supplies and small equipment
Maintains inventories of stock on hand and prepares requisitions for replenishment
Checks quantity and quality of stocks received against purchase orders or requisitions to see that they conform to orders or specifications
Develops efficient stores methods, in allocation of proper bins or storage place assignments
Maintains a variety of control records for supplies received and issued, and makes reports as required
Edits and processes departmental requisitions
Performs database maintenance tasks as directed
Performs inventory management and restocking of department sub-inventories
Prepares and packs goods for shipping or delivery and makes transportation arrangements
Makes out discrepancy reports on shortages, damaged goods, or over-shipments
Assists staff members in supply requisition preparation
Performs a variety of related clerical, stores-keeping and routine cleaning of stores
Assists Director as needed in analyzing trends in the market place
Assists Director in the buying of supplies as needed
Recommends to the Director ideas or procedures that will possibly enhance materials management