Job Details
As business need determines, and under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, receive shipments of medical/surgical supplies and related equipment; count said equipment and supplies and inspect for damage and/or defects, deliver and transport items, including linen to hospital units.
Education:
HS graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
License:
Current Class "C" Maryland State driver's license. (Preferred, not mandatory)
Experience:
3 months experience in receipt and/or distribution of materials preferably in a medical setting.
Skills:
* Skill in data analysis and interpretation.
* Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
* Ability to read and understand description of articles being received and delivered (some knowledge of hospital/ medical terminology desired).
* Ability to operate vehicles up to 24 feet in length.
* Competent to safely handle medications.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Receives materials, supplies and equipment from vendors and other delivery personnel and enters said receipts accurately into Materials Management Inventory Control System. Coordinates return of damaged or unwanted material for replacement or credit, working closely with Purchasing to ensure appropriate paperwork and return authorizations have been obtained. Responds to inquiries regarding order and delivery status of product.
* Unpacks items to verify accuracy and contents reporting any damage or discrepancies to Purchasing Department and Inventory/ Receiving Supervisor. Performs cycle counts as required.
* Assists with physical inventory preparation. Ensures original packing slips and extended receiving documents are forwarded to Finance according to schedule.
* Generates manifest documents for all materials addressed to individuals, departments or not referenced by Purchase Order Number. Ensures manifest and signed delivery documents are turned into Inventory/Receiving Supervisor and filed daily.
* Organizes non-stock materials for distribution in an efficient manner ie: first floor, second floor, pavilions, etc. consolidated according to location as much as possible. Labels and attaches appropriate delivery documents to packages. Ships materials to appropriate location using most efficient and cost-effective method. In conjunction with Inventory/Receiving Supervisor, assures product is adequately insured. Generates and maintains weekly, monthly, and as needed reports on shipping and receiving activity.
* Determines acceptability of inventory product returned for credit; credits, places into stock, discards, and makes subsequent inventory adjustments as required.
* Informs Distribution Supervisor of priority deliveries ie: stat or refrigerated materials, prior to leaving the stores area. Ensures refrigerated materials that cannot be delivered same day are stored appropriately until delivery can occur.
* Accompanies and obtains delivery documentation for certain capital equipment, equipment requiring secure transport, and designated priority materials to point of destination. Ensures that P.O.'s received at point of destination are closed out in the Inventory Control System.
* Sorts, packs, stores and transports hospital linen. Transports soiled linen carts from user areas to loading dock. Inventories, transports, stocks medical, surgical and other types of supplies to the nursing units.
* Maintains and stocks stores inventories, fills material requisitions, and delivers as required. Maintains appropriate logs, quality control sheets, records, and other reports as required.
* Operates material handling equipment (ie. Forklift, pallet jacks and other powered or non-powered equipment) to move large deliveries of supplies, drives vans and trucks up to 24 feet in length for delivery of supplies with particular attention to safety practices.
* Operates materials automated supply system as required.
* Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area at all times.
* Maintains trucks, carts, and other material handling equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition.
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.