Materials/Equipment/Distribution Clerk I
Description
Summary:
Supports the day-to-day operations of the Linen area, Materials Distribution area, Equipment Distribution, and Mailroom. Cross-trained to all functions of the Materials Distribution area including the Mailroom. Ensures that proper supply levels and urgent requests are handled in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
1. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria A: Participates as a key support member in the Materials Distribution area, insuring that linen, equipment, supplies, and mail are adequately maintained and delivered in cooperation with the nursing staff in all clinical MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria B: Using routine methods or hand-held devices, determines nursing unit usage, whether linen, supplies, or equipment needs replenishing as per par levels. Performs ongoing attention to usage so as to maintain proper par levels. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria C: Follows all procedures for tracking linen distribution and return of unused quantities from the nursing floors or user departments. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria D: Works in soiled linen room using proper infection control techniques to move soiled linen from laundry chute into transport tubs, then to the storage area. Assists with pick-up of soiled tubs elsewhere in the building and returns them to the soiled room.
2. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria A: In addition to the deliveries of all Par supplies, performs delivery function of all non-par items, including, but not limited to: UPS and FedEx, mail, linen requests, equipment, MDC completed orders, and the pick-up of Archives and shipping requests. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria B: Processes linen in the laundry clean room as needed, through sorting, folding, assembling, packaging, and wrapping to prepare towel, linen, and gown packs for sterilization and distribution. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria C: Maintains a safe work environment for daily operations, and reports any potential hazards to the supervisor or manager, the Workplace Safety Manager, or by placing a note into the department suggestion box. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria D: Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
3. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria A: Performs other duties as assigned.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
5. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of six months job related experience. Hands-on work experience with proven Warehouse Inventory Management systems.
Minimum Experience: six months
Desired: Good communication and listening skills due to daily and direct customer contact.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 1642
Department: Materials Distribution Center
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.18 Hourly