Stock Clerk I - Distributing - Evenings

CO310 Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Supply Chain Associate at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. The role provides supplies and equipment to patient floors and other areas, ensuring patient needs are met.

Schedule is Tuesday–Saturday, 12:30pm–9:00pm, with responsibilities across replenishment and inventory control. You will support multiple Supply Chain functions, learn handheld devices, and contribute to continuous improvements while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months previous inventory restocking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate medical supply levels by replenishing in SCM established par/supply location by entering information into the computerized ordering system to ensure par levels are met.
• Deliver requested supplies to assigned established replenishment location by following Supply Chain procedures to ensure departments receive their items within established time frames.
• Collect and, when applicable, clean patient equipment by following Infection Prevention procedures and deliver to requesting units to maintain stock for patient use.
• Restock the Central Supply area daily by rotating supplies and removing items near expiration to ensure timely use.
• Collect, return, and credit unused supplies from SCM locations to process according to procedures.
• Communicate with Lead Inventory Coordinator on replenishment issues to maintain adequate supply levels.
• Assist with Receiving, Mailroom, and other Supply Chain functions as needed.
• Learn operation of handheld devices and other department equipment.
• Handle specialized customer requests efficiently and accurately, including phone etiquette and accurate information gathering.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Supply Chain Manager and participate in continuous improvements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Data entry

Medical terminology

Reading and writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary

Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Address: 933 E. Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 12:30pm to 9:00pm

Provides supplies and equipment to patient floors and other areas throughout the hospital to ensure patient needs are met.

Responsibilities

• 1. Maintains adequate medical supply levels by replenishing in SCM established par/supply location by entering information into the computerized ordering system to ensure par levels are met.
• 2. Delivers requested supplies to assigned established replenishment location by following Supply Chain procedures to ensure departments receive their items within established time frames.
• 3. Collects (and in some instances based on location), cleans patient equipment by following standard procedures outlined by Infection Prevention and delivering equipment to the requesting units to maintain adequate stock for patient utilization.
• 4. Restocks the Central Supply area (where applicable) on a daily basis by rotating supplies and removing items near their expiration to ensure all supplies are used within recommended timeframes.
• 5. Responsible for collecting, returning, and crediting unused supplies from SCM established par/supply locations to ensure supplies are processed in accordance with Supply Chain procedures.
• 6. Communicates with Lead Inventory Coordinator on all supply replenishment issues/needs to maintain adequate supply levels within the facility.
• 7. Assists with various Supply Chain functions as needed, including but not limited to receiving, mailroom, etc.
• 8. Responsible for learning proper operation of handheld devices and all other equipment in department.
• 9. Professionally handle specialized customer requests efficiently and accurately, including but not limited to using proper phone etiquette, obtaining accurate information and understanding request, carrying department pager and responding to requests in a timely manner.
• 10. Complete all tasks and duties assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
• 11. Actively participates in continuous improvements within the Supply Chain organization.

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, 12:30pm to 9:00pm

Job Requirements

Education High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) preferred.

Experience 6 months previous inventory restocking experience preferred.

License/Certifications N/A

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Basic computer and handheld data entry skills preferred.
• Basic medical terminology skills preferred.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Sitting

Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Reaching Speaking/talking Walking

Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Grasping Hearing Repetitive Motions Seeing/Visual Standing Stooping/bending Twisting

Job Hazards

Not Related: Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Equipment/Machinery/Tools Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.