Distribution Clerk

About Steward Health Care
Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country’s largest physician-led, tax paying, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Steward is among the nation’s largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers. Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 39 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.

For more information, visit www.steward.org.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Prepares and distributes supplies/equipment to user departments as directed. Maintains department inventory par levels and monitors stock expiration dates. Keeps department inventories neat and properly labeled. Assists in periodic physical inventory count.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supply and equipment distribution:

• Scans department inventories according to par level, uploads scanned information into computer ordering system for next day delivery
• Unpacks daily supplies and assists with accurate preparation and proper assembly for distribution to various departments
• Prioritizes and delivers supplies/equipment to user departments and obtains signature acknowledging receipt

Supply Management:

• Notifies Lead Receiver when supplies ordered are not received and/or missing
• Maintains established par levels of department supplies, rotates stock and removes expired supplies
• Keeps department supply rooms labeled, neat and orderly

Inventory Management:

• Participates in periodic physical inventory count in the storeroom and accurately records count data.
• Assist in cross checking of count data

Housekeeping duties on loading dock and storeroom:

• Sweeps dock and storeroom areas, as needed
• Stacks wooden pallets on dock
• Clears storeroom of cardboard and load into Baylor machine
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Capable of working in a team atmosphere
• Customer service skill when interacting with co-workers, patients and families

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Experience: 0-6 months warehouse experience preferred
Software/Hardware: Meditech Materials Management software