Methodist Hospitals

DISTRIBUTION CLERK

Methodist Hospitals  •  Merrillville, IN (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Performs a variety of tasks including issuing supplies, maintaining inventories, and compiling stock records.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

  • Analyzes slow-moving, surplus inventories and recommends appropriate action.
  • Assists on special inventory projects, annual physical inventory and cycle counts, as necessary.
  • Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
  • Attends meetings as required and maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
  • Controls shortages or excess inventory by spot checking inventory balances and making recommendations to the Team Leader to increase or decrease par levels.
  • Delivers all express items and items to be refrigerated on the same day of arrival.
  • Distributes patients supplies, medical gases and equipment as requested by departments.
  • Maintains area in a neat and clean manner.
  • Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
  • Receives requests for supplies, selects stock from inventory, distributes to designated areas and obtains the signature of the authorized person who can accept.
  • Removes damaged or outdated supplies and disposes of them according to the policies and procedures.
  • Reports to the Team Leader all departmental needs and any other problems that need attention.
  • Restocks PYXIS and PAR levels with proper par levels daily.
  • Assures that stock is properly pulled, distributed and entered into the Meditech Materials Management Informations (MMIS) system per the correct issue unit of measure.
  • Stores all items six (6) inches from the floor and eighteen (18) inches below sprinkler heads so as not to obstruct.
  • Unpacks and stores supplies and forms.
  • Loads and unloads supplies and solutions.

    • Qualifications

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    • Basic knowledge operating adding machines, computers, photocopiers, forklift and two-wheeler.
    • Ability to answer telephone and exhibit courtesy in dealing with sales reps, drivers and interact well with hospital personnel.
    • Ability to be a self-starter, exercise independent judgement, act independently, and be flexible in dealing with new ideas.
    • Ability to organize work well to meet deadlines.
    • Ability to consistently contribute to the team effort and display cheerful and positive behavior.
    • Demonstrates alertness and ability to pay attention to details and accuracy.
    • Demonstrates understanding of good guest relations enhancing harmony and cooperation in all aspects of work.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    • High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
    • 1 year Supply/Distribution Experience or 1 year Experience working in Healthcare is Required

    STANDARDS OF BEHAVIORMeets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCEDemonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

    Methodist Hospitals

    About Methodist Hospitals

    Methodist Hospital has been Healing Northwest Indiana for over 100 years.

    For an entire century, our doctors, nurses, and staff have worked tirelessly to keep their neighbors well. And while we remember our past contributions to our community, Methodist Hospitals is looking to the future.

    We have invested more than $14 million in the last 10 years, and nearly $3 million in the last two years to ensure that we are on the leading edge of diagnostic imaging technologies. And while we continue to invest to better treat the injured and sick, we’re also taking the lead in meeting the overall health needs of the communities we serve. For example, Methodist is confronting food insecurity with our Nutrition Station and addressing sexual violence and exploitation at our new STAR Center.

    Methodist Hospitals doctors, nurses and staff are enthusiastically embracing these initiatives and are actively participating in efforts to improve hospital care that enable us to better serve Northwest Indiana as a truly independent health system. Recent initiatives include:

    • A new interventional radiology suite at our Southlake campus

    • New cardiac catheter labs at our Northlake and Southlake campuses

    • The addition of advanced PET-CT technology to the CareFirst Imaging Center

    • Strategic partnerships with UChicago Medicine in key services lines, such as neonatal intensive care

    • A new outpatient pharmacy at our Southlake campus

    • A partnership with IU Northwest to establish a family practice residency program

    Methodist Hospitals is improving quality, safety, employee engagement and patient experience while expanding into more Northwest Indiana communities and strengthening key service lines by attracting high quality providers and acquiring advanced technologies.

    Methodist Hospitals is fully committed to achieving our stated goal: To embark on our second century of service as a successful, independent healthcare system.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Gary, IN
    Year Founded
    1923
    Website
    methodisthospitals.org
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