Healthcare Materials Receiving & Inventory Specialist

Hughston; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic and affiliated facilities are seeking an entry-level Receiving Clerk for Columbus locations. Responsibilities include verifying deliveries, unloading and loading shipments, updating records, and maintaining orderly receiving areas.

You will work with vendors, internal staff, and patients with strong customer service, while handling shipments and adhering to FIFO processes. Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license, clean MVR and proof of insurance required for onboarding.
• Must be able to work independently and have working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• MS Office knowledge, especially Excel, for data entry and record keeping.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify and sign for deliveries: ensure shipments are correctly received and recorded.
• Unload delivery trucks and check shipments against packing slips or purchase orders.
• Load shipments on truck/van for distribution to campus locations.
• Use hand trucks, pallet jacks and carts to transport and deliver packages.
• Update inventory records and ensure accuracy.
• Process returns for damaged or incorrect items.
• Maintain organized delivery locations for Surgery Center and Columbus Clinic.
• Inspect goods for condition and expiration dates.
• Keep receiving area clean and organized; communicate delays with vendors.
• Report delivery changes to internal customers (e.g., Medline, FedEx, UPS).
• Assist with stock put-away (FIFO) as assigned.
• Deliver items to designated departments from the package.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve delivery discrepancies.
• Break down boxes and dispose of packing materials as directed.
• Enter requisition data as needed.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

HIPAA knowledge

Independent worker

MS Office / Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

The Hughston Clinic and affiliated facilities are seeking an entry-level Receiving Clerk for Columbus locations. Responsibilities include verifying deliveries, unloading and loading shipments, updating records, and maintaining orderly receiving areas.

You will work with vendors, internal staff, and patients with strong customer service, while handling shipments and adhering to FIFO processes. Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s degree is preferred.