Distribution Clerk - Full Time Third Shift

Valley Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings plan match

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

On-site discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Distribution Clerk for the Central Services & Supplies department on the third shift in the United States. The role handles receiving, storage, charging, and distribution of supplies and equipment to support patient care.

You will stock carts, rotate stock, scan inventory, manage isolation kits, and ensure proper sanitation and delivery routes. Excellent customer service and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Good communication skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work in a high stress labor intensive environment.
• Use of pallet jack, handheld palm pilot, Excel and Microsoft preferred.
• Ability to use Cisco portable and desk phones using transfer methods for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Stocking and replenishment of life saving code carts and other lifesaving apparatuses.
• Rotating stock and checking for upcoming expiration dates.
• Scanning inventory on inpatient units with handheld scanner.
• Maintaining isolation caddies and kits.
• Pickup, cleaning, and sanitation of hospital equipment per Joint Commission.
• Restocking high usage supplies outside patient rooms.
• Using Pneumatic tube station.
• Handling computer, verbal, and written transactions.
• Accessing medication storage areas during replenishment when needed.
• Mentor new staff and respond to questions from staff across roles.
• Know department contacts for specific needs.
• Read/respond to emails timely.
• Familiarize routes/locations for deliveries.
• Operate copier/printer machines, Cisco portable and desk phones.
• Deliver excellent customer service using the AIDET method.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Computer literacy

Customer service

Pallet jack operation

Excel

Phone & desk phones

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic tube system

Handheld inventory scanner

Job description

Department CENTRAL SERV & SUPPLIES - 206250 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Third Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $17.26 - $20.71

Job Description

The Distribution Clerk is responsible for all tasks that involve receiving, storage, charging, and distribution of supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs stocking and replenishment of life saving code carts and other lifesaving apparatuses.
• Responsible for rotating stock, checking for and removing any upcoming expired expiration dates.
• Performs scanning inventory on assigned inpatient units using handheld inventory scanner.
• Responsible for making and maintaining isolation caddies and kits.
• Responsible for the pickup and cleaning and sanitation of hospital equipment in adherence to Joint commission and infection control standards.
• Performs restocking of high usage supplies stocked outside of patient rooms in nurse server TLC's and several clean holdings.
• Uses Pneumatic tube station.
• Includes computer, verbal, and written transactions.
• Will be working with staff of different skill levels.
• While performing job functions related to replenishment of supplies, individual may access medication storage areas.
• Will be trained on use of dept. phone and proper response to questions from a wide range of staff including nurses, RT, EVS, AA etc.
• Will be trained to know which dept. to contact for specific needs.
• Read and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• May be called upon to mentor new staff as needed to assist dept. needs.
• Become familiar with routes and locations to ensure proper deliveries.
• Will perform tasks using copier and printer machines cisco portable and desk phones.
• Delivers excellent customer service related to patient care and visitors using the AIDET method.

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Certification & Licensures

Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (formerly known as International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHESMM)) certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Good communication skills and the ability to set priorities as necessary.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work in a high stress labor intensive work environment.
• Use of pallet jack, handheld palm pilot, excel and Microsoft preferred.
• Ability to use and operate cisco portable and desk phones using transfer methods for customer service purposes preferred.

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt Physical Demands 6 A

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!