Distribution Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Supply Clerk to process supply requisitions, check inventory, pick orders, stock carts, and deliver supplies across hospital and ambulatory clinics. The role requires reading/writing, basic computer skills, and familiarity with medical terminology.

The position involves cycle counts, code cart replenishment, and ensuring proper put-away while monitoring expiration dates.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate routine information is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful or equivalent education or experience.
• Basic computer skills to perform data entry and to look up information, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Completes Pyxis Supply station supply refill put away to assigned areas.
• Verifies receipt of goods upon Value Link delivery at assigned Supply station as well as incorporating CPD in-house materials to the same station as needed.
• Completes Cycle counts on Pyxis Supply stations as instructed by CPD Pyxis Administrator.
• As needed will inventory par level carts via hand held PDA.
• Performs proper put away including, inspection of out dated material, neatness of carts and or Supply stations, and performing recalls of products as needed.
• Picks non Pyxis par levels as needed within a reasonable timeframe.( 4 minutes per 10 lines)
• Returns all excess stock to Central Processing and Distribution or value link for credit.
• Receives and fills medical/surgical supply and equipment requests. Ensures all pertinent information is included on the CPD requisitions.
• As needed will replenish used code carts ensuring all items are available and expiration dates are reviewed.
• Delivers all call down requests within twenty minutes of order unless caller states "stat" which requires immediate delivery.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Training ability

Education

High School diploma

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under the supervision of the department Manager and/or supervisor and following established guidelines, performs a variety of activities including processing supply requisitions, checking inventory, picking orders, stocking carts, delivering and storing supplies throughout the hospital and ambulatory clinics.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Completes Pyxis Supply station supply refill put away to assigned areas.
• Verifies receipt of goods upon Value Link delivery at assigned Supply station as well as incorporating CPD in-house materials to the same station as needed.
• Completes Cycle counts on Pyxis Supply stations as instructed by CPD Pyxis Administrator.
• As needed will inventory par level carts via hand held PDA.
• Performs proper put away including, inspection of out dated material, neatness of carts and or Supply stations, and performing recalls of products as needed.
• Picks non Pyxis par levels as needed within a reasonable timeframe.( 4 minutes per 10 lines)
• Returns all excess stock to Central Processing and Distribution or value link for credit.
• Receives and fills medical/surgical supply and equipment requests. Ensures all pertinent information is included on the CPD requisitions.
• As needed will replenish used code carts ensuring all items are available and expiration dates are reviewed.
• Delivers all call down requests within twenty minutes of order unless caller states "stat" which requires immediate delivery.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: None

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and communicate routine information is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful or equivalent education or experience.
• Basic computer skills to perform data entry and to look up information, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.

Experience: One year related experience in a healthcare or inventory setting.

Pay Range:

$18.50 - $24.90

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled