Materials​/Equipment​/Distribution Clerk

Summary

Supports the day-to-day operations of the Linen area, Materials Distribution area, Equipment Distribution, and Mailroom. Cross-trained to all functions of the Materials Distribution area including the Mailroom. Ensures that proper supply levels and urgent requests are handled in a timely manner.

• 1. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria A:
  Participates as a key support member in the Materials Distribution area, insuring that linen, equipment, supplies, and mail are adequately maintained and delivered in cooperation with the nursing staff in all clinical
  MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria B:
  Using routine methods or hand-held devices, determines nursing unit usage, whether linen, supplies, or equipment needs replenishing as per par levels. Performs ongoing attention to usage so as to maintain proper par levels.
  MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria C:
  Follows all procedures for tracking linen distribution and return of unused quantities from the nursing floors or user departments.
  MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria D:
  Works in soiled linen room using proper infection control techniques to move soiled linen from laundry chute into transport tubs, then to the storage area. Assists with pick-up of soiled tubs elsewhere in the building and returns them to the soiled room.
• 2. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria A:
  In addition to the deliveries of all Par supplies, performs delivery function of all non-par items, including, but not limited to: UPS and Fed Ex, mail, linen requests, equipment, MDC completed orders, and the pick-up of Archives and shipping requests.
  MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria B:
  Processes linen in the laundry clean room as needed, through sorting, folding, assembling, packaging, and wrapping to prepare towel, linen, and gown packs for sterilization and distribution.
  MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria C:
  Maintains a safe work environment for daily operations, and reports any potential hazards to the supervisor or manager, the Workplace Safety Manager, or by placing a note into the department suggestion box.
  MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria D:
  Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 3. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria A:
  Performs other duties as assigned.
• 4. Performs other duties as assigned.
• 5. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Required:

This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of six months job related experience. Hands-on work experience with proven Warehouse Inventory Management systems.

Minimum Experience:

six months
Desired:
Good communication and listening skills due to daily and direct customer contact.

Norwalk Hospital Association

1642

Materials Distribution Center

No

$17.00 - $19.00 Hourly