Central Supply Clerk​/C.N.A

The primary purpose of your job is planning and directing the procurement and distribution of supplies.

As the Central Supply Clerk, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained in accordance with staff and residents’ needs.

Ensure adherence to Central Supply Budget.

Place orders for necessary supplies.

Maintain an accurate accounting of supplies to include, but not limited to, oxygen canisters, durable medical equipment (air mattresses, oxygen concentrators, etc.) for both rented and facility owned equipment, OTCs.

Maintain medical supply closets with adequate stock levels.

Ensure central supply storage areas and medical supply closets are free from expired, damaged, unsafe and/or inoperable medications, supplies, and equipment.

Ensure that oxygen canisters are appropriately stored.

Ensure that oxygen supplies are maintained at appropriate levels and empty and/or damaged canisters are removed from the facility.

Verify receipt of all supplies ordered, correct shipping errors and/or ensure return of damaged or incorrect items.

Maintained an organized central supply storage area.

Distribute supplies in accordance with facility policies and need.

Supervise use of supplies to assist in indentifying theft or waste and in accordance with the facility’s Corporate Compliance Plan.

Maintain Safety Data Sheets on supplies.

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter‑department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility, to assure that appropriate supplies and stock levels are properly maintained.

Follow established policies and procedures for central supply.

Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned duties of the Central Supply Clerk.

Other related duties and responsibilities that may be necessary, appropriate or as directed to meet the needs of this facility.

Collect and assemble/compile records or reports for committee review, as requested or directed.

Actively participate in Facility QAPI and QA Committees.

Attend and participate in in‑service educational classes and on‑the‑job training programs including annual OSHA and CDC in‑service training programs concerning hazards, communication, TB management, HIPAA/HITECH, and blood borne pathogens and quarterly Corporate Compliance training.

Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc. as approved.

Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to your supervisor immediately.

Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.

Knock before entering a resident's room.

Promote residents' right to fair and equitable treatment, self‑determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights as well as the right to file complaints are followed.

Works in office areas, as well as throughout the facility.

Moves intermittently during work hours.

Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Works beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays and on other shift/positions as necessary.

Is subject to call‑back during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather,…