SUPPLY CLERK

Job Details

Job Location:

Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: Not Specified Travel Percentage:
None Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Administrative Support Full Time position - primary shift hours will be 8:30am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Ideal candidate will have prior work experience with receiving/storeroom functions.

Performs the daily distribution function for non-chargeable and chargeable supplies and equipment utilized by hospital departments. Assist the Director and the Buyer with any other duties assigned. Assist purchasing co-workers to ensure that all chargeable supplies are properly labeled.

• Receive and restock on a daily basis ensuring adequate supplies are available at all times as well as keeping areas neat and organized. On a daily basis, check the operating room core, stock area to maintain adequate par levels needed for surgical procedures.
• Inspects inbound freight for damages and discrepancies and immediately notifies the Materials Coordinator of any damages or discrepancies.
• Notifies manager of on-hand inventory variances, indicating quantity issued, quantity on hand, and system balance. This is done daily, as problems are identified.
• Monitors lounges for proper stock of supplies such as soft drinks, snacks, coffee etc. on a daily basis.
• Daily labels all departmental patient charge items with patient charge stickers prior to delivering to departments
• Flexible with shift hours as necessary due to variations in surgery schedule, month end, and departmental needs. Responsible for participation in inventory and count reconciliation.

Qualifications

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

Two-year prior experience in receiving/storeroom functions preferred. Preference given to prior experience in hospital material management.

Licenses/Certificates:
None

Special Skill:
Working knowledge of computers and keying skills. Ability to work and function in a high stress environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work at computer terminals.
• Ability to lift/carry/pull articles weighing up to 40 pounds throughout the shift.
• Pushing or pulling large pallet jacks of supplies and heavy equipment.
• Bending and kneeling required occasionally.
• Ability to sit at computer terminal inputting data for 1 to 2 hours per shift.