Healthcare Supply Chain Distribution Specialist (Day Shift)

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a Distribution Specialist to work in our Supply Chain Services department on a full-time dayshift, 7am - 3:30pm, including rotating weekends. The role supports, maintains and distributes inventory to par locations of medical supplies and equipment, filling electronic and manual requisitions in accordance with policies.

The incumbent will deliver supplies, perform regular inventory, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with Storeroom staff

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to adapt to a healthcare environment; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Must be able to adapt to change and have problem solving skills.
• Must have the ability to perform mathematical functions and have the ability to read.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain accurate product needs, inventories and replenishes supplies located on the nursing units and other user areas based on par levels established.
• Responsible for general maintenance of Par Locations including accurate and up to date labels, identify demand changes and any activity essential to maintaining an accurate and clean area of supplies.
• Recognize and communicate changes of supply needs and report recommendations to supervisor for investigation adapt to such change and support the need accordingly.
• Processes all supply requests that are not automated via the Order Entry System for supplemental inventory needed to replenish an area in which they are assigned including open shelf par cart and supplemental Pxyis supplies based on unit needs.
• Delivers medical equipment and supplies to and from usage areas as assigned.
• Conducts physical inventory of their assigned areas on a routine basis established by their Supervisor to maintain accurate data within the Pxyis and open Par Carts.
• Works with the Storeroom Staff when called upon on the needs of the Materials Management Department - including yearly inventory waiting on customers and data entry associated with it when necessary and general maintenance of the storeroom.
• Maintains accurate daily paper and electronic records on all transactions within the Storeroom and Pxyis. This includes verifying order accuracy and reporting discrepancies as well as documenting any storeroom or Pxyis activity.
• G Cleans maintains and delivers medical equipment and its storage areas following established procedures.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment including all areas of the Department as assigned including break area supply storeroom Pxyis and par locations.
• Exemplifies Commitment to Caring ( PATIENT EXPERIENCE SERVICE STANDARDS AND SPIRIT VALUES AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN PATIENT SAFETY STANDARDS AND TASKS.) standards in all activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Reading and math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a Distribution Specialist to work in our Supply Chain Services department on a full-time dayshift, 7am - 3:30pm, including rotating weekends. The role supports, maintains and distributes inventory to par locations of medical supplies and equipment, filling electronic and manual requisitions in accordance with policies.

The incumbent will deliver supplies, perform regular inventory, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with Storeroom staff