Central Supply Clerk

Position Title

CLERK, CENTRAL SUPPLY

Nursing

8 or 12‑hour shifts

Director of Nursing

Responsible for maintaining the central supply system, the inventory of items, and dispensing of items as needed. Supports the mission of NHC, exemplifies The Better Way through attitude and performance, and represents the center in a positive manner within the medical community and the broader community.

• Follow the established purchasing guidelines of the company and center, i.e., purchase supplies from contracted vendors and meet inventory requirements.
• Ensure that adequate supplies are stored neatly and kept on hand to meet the demands of the Nursing department.
• Maintain adequate supplies on each unit to meet the needs of all patients and ensure availability to each shift.
• Inventory stock on each unit daily; investigate items that are not in inventory and ensure proper accountability.
• Assist the bookkeeper in maintaining a charge listing of all supplies and update as necessary.
• Help bookkeeping to ensure accuracy of monthly charge entries.
• Assist in maintaining properly functioning equipment needed by patients.
• Purchase, receive, and inventory all oxygen supplies.
• Relay tube‑feeding orders, receive supplies, and distribute and coordinate necessary paperwork.
• Coordinate the ordering of special supplies and equipment with the vendor who supports the center in serving ventilator patients/hi‑tech nursing‑care patients, etc.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable of medical supplies and equipment ordering and stocking procedures.
• Must be organized and capable of keeping track of medical supplies and equipment.
• Must present a professional appearance.
• Able to work with people and various departments, including vendors.
• Knowledgeable in using a calculator and computer.
• Works independently with little or no supervision.

• Able to see, hear, and communicate adequately to complete all job duties and responsibilities.
• Able to be on feet standing or walking 8‑12 hours per day.
• Able to carry out fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
• Able to lift and position supplies weighing 60‑70 pounds as needed by the job.
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, and lift numerous times during the day without fatigue or problem.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care