Supply Distribution Clerk

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Full Time

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JOB SUMMARY
- Maintains supplies at an efficient cost-effective level, as well as, for the appropriate patient care level. Coordinates operations between Purchasing, Supply & Distribution and end users.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- PATIENT/CUSTOMER
  - Essential Accountabilities
    - Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability.
    - Is professional in all actions and appearance
    - Anticipates patients’/customers’ needs and acts accordingly.
    - Works to enhance patient satisfaction
    - Analyzes problems from the customers’ point of view.
    - Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality.
    - Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well.
    - Assist patients and families
    - Applies learning for improved performance.
    - Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.
    - Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
    - Uses resources wisely – as if they were one’s own.
    - Strives to understand and value differences in others’ race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style.
    - Assists in orienting new employees/staff, if/as needed.
    - Attends staff meetings and continuing education in-service training as directed by supervisor.
- PATIENT/EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  - Patient Care Providers
    - Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety
    - Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.
    - Validation of annual competencies required for the position
- OPERATIONS
  - Prepares, stores and delivers safe, clean and/or sterile supplies and medical equipment for use.
  - Inspects condition of supplies and equipment received into CSR and takes steps to correct any deficiencies.
  - Rotates stock in accordance with established procedure and best practices of the Central Services profession.
  - Ensures shelves are filled each day to provide customers with appropriate inventory levels.
  - Enters accurate data into the Materials Management Information System.
  - Corrects any deficiencies in data entry that may arise by crediting, issuing and adjusting stock as needed.
  - Communicates any pertinent information to the Lead Supply & Distribution Clerk, as appropriate.
  - Communicates with nursing units before making supply and equipment runs.
  - Delivers unit supplies and clean medical equipment to the nursing units per predetermined schedules and removes soiled equipment, instruments and accessories on a similar schedule.
  - Maintains proper par levels on the nursing units, on carts and trays, delivers equipment, supplies, exchange carts and trays as needed.
  - Wipes down carts on a scheduled basis as designated by Lead Supply/Distribution Clerk.
  - Keeps bulk stores organized and clear of obstructions to meet the requirements of all appropriate policies and regulatory agencies.
  - Breaks down boxes for removal by housekeeping.
  - Coordinates the washing of all cart covers, totes and bins on a scheduled basis and whenever the aforementioned may become soiled.
  - Assists with the loading and unloading of deliveries and pickups from/to the linen delivery service.
  - Loads clean linen for daily delivery to the unit.
  - Delivers clean/removes excess linen to the units.
  - Tracks deliveries and usage of linen using the most appropriate control system.
  - Removes soiled linen from the units for pickup and retrieval by the linen delivery service.
  - Assists with the loading and unloading of deliveries and pickups from/to the freight carrier.
  - Reviews bill of lading, packing slips, and any other available documentation to confirm correct delivery noting any apparent damage and/or shortages before signing for acceptance of goods from the carrier.
  - Receives all usable products into the MMIS system, generating a delivery document.
  - Cleans, decontaminates and disinfects medical equipment and patient rooms, while maintaining accurate and thorough documentation of the process.
QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  - Education
    - High School Diploma required
  - Work Experience
    - 1-2 years in a related setting, past experience with decontamination processes and equipment preferred
  - Licenses / Certifications
    - None