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Summary: This role involves delivering requested supplies and equipment from the distribution center to various departments within the facility. All tasks are performed under the direct supervision of the Distribution Supervisor or designated Charge Technician.
Major Job Functions:
- Provide supplies to walk-in customers, ensuring proper documentation and accurate issuance using the MMIS system.
- Process tickets from MMIS Web requisitions, separate orders, and distribute supplies to departments as needed.
- Stage orders for delivery to external customers and deliver special order supplies, obtaining signatures for verification.
- Break down pallets and organize inventory, verifying item details such as manufacturer codes, expiration dates, and quantities.
- Operate manual or electric pallet jacks safely to transport supplies and equipment.
- Manage mailroom duties including sorting, processing, and delivering mail and packages.
- Perform routine cleaning in the department, including receiving dock, inventory locations, and mailroom areas.
- Communicate effectively with purchasing, vendors, and requestors regarding inbound supply issues.
- Utilize documentation and spreadsheets to support performance improvement processes.
- Receive and verify Prime Vendor EDI transmissions into the MMIS system, ensuring accuracy of quantities, descriptions, and backorders.
- Organize paperwork to enhance the efficiency of the put-away process.
- Pick up, return, and sanitize work areas before and after shifts.
- Conduct scheduled rounds to deliver requested supplies and equipment from Central Supply.
- Perform urgent (Stat) supply runs as necessary.
- Assemble specialty kits for restocking units.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) is essential.
Work Experience: Previous hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues across departments, excellent customer service, effective oral communication, and critical thinking abilities. Flexibility to adapt to daily operational and patient care changes is important. Ability to multitask and maintain discretion with confidential information is required. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions clearly.
Physical Requirements: Must have adequate vision and hearing. The role requires continuous walking and standing, the ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds, and push carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
This position serves a diverse regional healthcare network in the Southeastern United States, supporting a multi-hospital system and numerous specialty clinics.
