Supply Clerk 2

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Supply Clerk 2 supports hospital supply and equipment distribution, inventory control, and customer service. The role locates, receives, stores, tracks, and delivers supplies and equipment to hospital departments while maintaining accurate inventory and distribution records. It also supports safe, timely equipment handling, patient charge accuracy, and quality assurance in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.

Requirements

Two years of experience in service or trades, including some experience in materials or supply.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with customers, respond to issues and concerns, greet customers in a friendly manner, and perform routine quality and service rounds in units.
Provide a positive customer experience through attention to detail, problem solving, initiative, flexibility, adaptability, and a customer-focused attitude; work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.
Locate, pick, and deliver stock items and equipment to appropriate areas; receive, store, and place stock and equipment in proper locations.
Process returns and update the inventory database; participate in routine inventory maintenance and assist with the annual hospital supply inventory.
Rotate stock to eliminate expired items and check catalog numbers and expiration dates when distributing supplies.
Maintain adequate inventory levels, note shortages, prepare customized supply and equipment requisitions, and verify that ordered items and requisitions are correct and delivered to the proper departments.
Deliver supplies to departments, obtain delivery signatures, and issue receipts to maintain accurate distribution records.
Perform or assist with equipment decontamination; transport used equipment to the decontamination area and retrieve clean equipment from the equipment room.
Assemble and inspect rental equipment to ensure it is ready to use.
Monitor supplies and equipment on nursing-unit carts, process requisitions as needed, and perform quality assurance checks on crash carts.
Monitor patient equipment and supply charges, ensure appropriate patient billing, and ensure proper charges for billable items and equipment.
Follow departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
Complete assigned projects and participate in performance improvement initiatives.