Central Supply Clerk - Avantara Lincoln Park

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 

the essential functions. 

1. Receives, stores, labels and maintains various medical supplies in storage area. 

2. Assures that orders are correct and bills are submitted for payment. 

3. Stocks nurses stations and resident rooms with supplies. Assures appropriate 

accounting for all stocked supplies. 

4. Responsible for ordering supplies within budgetary limitations. 

5. Maintains work area in a clean and organized manner; and free of clutter at all times. 

6. Assure that established infection control and prevention practices and standard 

precautions are maintained at all times. 

7. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and 

supplies. 

8. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents/incidents and supply 

issues to appropriate persons. 

9. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents and interacts with them in a 

manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment. 

10. Ensure each Guest receives person centered care. 

11. Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in 

resident care areas. 

12. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, 

peers and supervisors. 

13. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

14. Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement 

(QAPI) efforts of your organization. 

15. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work. 

16. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned. 

17. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts. 

18. Any noted opportunities for improvement will be shared with leadership in the 

organization. 

19. Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or 

detecting barriers preventing project success. 

20. Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), 

including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and 

findings. 

21. Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan. 

Work Environment

This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations 

around the facility while pulling or pushing carts. This position works mostly in the resident 

care areas as well as in the storage room. This role may also come into contact with patients 

who may have contagious illnesses. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This 

position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a 

regular basis. The employee must be able to lift and move items weighing at least 50 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, 

peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a 

year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required. 

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. 

Preferred Education and Experience 

One year of experience in a central supply or similar role. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

Knowledge of Federal, State and Local requirements and regulations.