Supply Chain Services Receiving Distribution Clerk Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 146502)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
The incumbent in this position receives checks stores issues and maintains inventories of supplies and equipment and performs related work as required. Utilize the computer for data entry and research of all incoming supplies being delivered against legitimate purchase orders. Interact daily with both internal and external customers as well as the MedStar CBO. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives and signs for materials equipment and supplies delivered on purchase orders. Is able to articulate and perform all aspects of the Materials Management Department process when such information is required.
• Assists in the unloading of trucks at the door and the delivering of received supplies to various departments.
• Demonstrates proficiencies in properly handling packages containing radioactive materials as identified by hospital and regulatory agencies.
• Inspects and reports materials for conformity to purchase order specifications ie description size amount packaging and condition.
• Working in conjunction with the Supply Chain Services Department ensures adequate levels of product are maintained within the storeroom. Is part of the daily and yearly inventory team reports discrepancies found on vendor shipments for adjustments to be made.
• Enters receiving data into the computer system providing one third of the information needed to successfully complete order/receipt/payment cycle.
• Communicates effectively with customers being delivered to as well as having the ability to work with the MedStar CBO in problem solving error reporting and PO resolution.
• Maintains accurate daily records on all transactions secures signatures of receipt from requisitioning department providing a completed cycle of receipt and delivery audit in various forms.
• Adheres to relevant THE JOINT COMMISSION and safety policies physically replenishes supplies stored in warehouse.
• Based upon requisitions generated by in-house customers, accurately documents and “pulls” supplies from storage shelves insuring that correct items and amounts are prepared for delivery to requisitioner within prescribed turn around time.
• Wraps packs and otherwise prepares parcels and goods for delivery.
• Assists in inventory requisitioning, receiving, storing, issuing and accounting for supplies.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and areas following established procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Exemplifies Commitment to Caring (PATIENT EXPERIENCE SERVICE STANDARDS AND SPIRIT VALUES, AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN PATIENT SAFETY STANDARDS AND TASKS.) standards in all activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years Warehouse shipping, receiving, and inventory knowledge or experience needed, required.
• Experience with packing, wrapping and handling of supplies preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must have computer skills.
• Ability to learn the duties and responsibilities of the position if no previous work experience.
• Able to keep accurate records, understand and carry out all written and oral instructions and able to do physical labor.
• Must have the ability to adapt to a health care environment; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical functions and to read at a tenth grade level.
• Must have the ability to problem solve and research errors.
• Must be a team player willing to learn other area's of the department for supplemental coverage when needed.
• Must be adaptable as technology changes to maintain a state of the art operation.