Supply Distribution/Inventory Clerk-OR

Default Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Salary range:

$

Schedule:

Per Diem

Shift Hours:

8 Hour employee

Department:

Supply Chain Operations

Job Objective:

Maintains stocks and orders necessary supplies and equipment, using the Materials Management Information System for automated purchase requisitions. Works on site providing customer service in surgical and procedural areas.

Job Description:

Education:
Preferred: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree

Licensure/Certification:
N/A

Experience:
Preferred: Supply distribution, inventory control and/or hospital experience; experience working with surgical supplies/equipment 

Reports To: Manager-Supply Chain Materials-OR Supervises: N/A Ages of Patients: N/A Blood Borne Pathogens: Minimal/ No Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations, Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner, Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Understanding of relevant technologies and tools pertinent to the job role, Written and verbal communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
2. Sets up and maintains automated supply stations; understands objective of Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN), Min/Max, and count features; adjusts levels on an ongoing basis to maintain optimum inventory levels.
3. Rotates stock daily and monitors for outdates monthly; refills assigned supply stations verifying current and refill amounts; adjusts ASN quantities as needed.
4. Designates items for Blackout and inventories on a daily basis.
5. Conducts a daily spot check inventory for each supply station; if stocked out refills from Inventory SPD or CS.
6. Labels bins and moves items as necessary to maintain adequate inventory levels and locate like-items together.
7. Runs and analyzes supply station reports to maintain appropriate supply levels as directed by leadership.
8. Acts to notify Manager, Lead-Supply Distribution/Inventory Clerk-SPD of any changes that need to be made in the Workday or the supply stations.
9. Interfaces with department staff on an ongoing basis concerning supply levels.
10. Enters requisitions into Materials Management Information Systems (MMIS) for non-stock supplies using reports or station refill print out.
11. Reviews unfill reports daily and determines from release date if there is a need to contact Buyer for substitute / or refill from INV SPD or CS.
12. Rotates stock to ensure use of items prior to outdate to ensure cost effectiveness handling of supplies in the supply station.
13. Processes credits due to over/under shipment or wrong item shipped within appropriate timeframe and follows up until product is returned and credit request is complete.
14. Properly maintains a delivery log for all deliveries (excluding JIT stock and supplies residing in Intellishelf) utilizing a Workday handheld or a written delivery log as instructed by leadership; obtains signatures upon delivery, prioritizes deliveries; all refrigerated/frozen and priority shipped items are to be delivered on same day as received.
15. Issues all supplies from SPD Inventory to the proper deliver to location and cost center, verifying correct Unit of Measure.
16. Develops and maintains a working relationship with vendor representatives to facilitate new product acquisition, product code changes, and product upgrades; enforces hospital policy for the introduction of new products; checks on status of orders and delivery dates with vendors via phone and e-mail, as appropriate.
17. Assists in removing stock affected by product recalls and notifications and properly documents actions to obtain credits or product replacements.
18. Follows up with vendor representatives and service group supervisors post-surgery to ensure that proper paperwork is filled out correctly and submitted to Materials Management.
19. Collects and submits completed final surgery paperwork in a timely manner for Materials Management.
20. Arranges for equipment and instrument repair with O.R. buyer and obtains loaner equipment when necessary; ships equipment out for repair. 
21. Re-orders consigned items and provides serial and lot number information to the O.R. buyer.
22. Inventories and replenishes ancillary service carts (i.e. Orthopat supply cart, cell saver cart, cast cart, soft goods cart, etc.).
23. Assists in the documentation process for human tissue grafts/implants as appropriate.
24. Reviews and assigns purchase orders to O.R. service group supervisors for scheduled surgeries (i.e. loaner banks, trial products, samples, etc.).
25. Performs other duties as assigned.