Inventory Clerk Senior - Bassett Medical Center

Overview:

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients?  Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.  We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.  Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the Inventory Clerk Senior is overseeing and assuring accurate and timely distribution and transporting of supplies and items throughout Bassett Healthcare Network and Medical Center by way of Network Distribution staff. Scanning and stocking par locations. Delivering packages to units thought the network, and obtaining signatures for all deliveries. Assisting other department within the respective facility of special deliveries.

• Assures accurate and timely distribution and transporting of supplies and items throughout Bassett Healthcare Network and Medical Center.
  
• Coordinates all Network Courier distribution activity (may include courier services) to relative Bassett Healthcare Network and Medical Center logistics.
  
• Communicates daily and as needed with Network Courier management staff, dispatchers and couriers to assure timely accurate courier service throughout the Bassett Network.
  
• Monitors distribution schedules and reports any issues to Manager, Materials Services.
  
• There will also be cross training at other BHN facilities, and travel would be required.
  
• Training new staff in all aspects of the inventory clerk.
  
• Assures all Bassett Healthcare Network supplies and equipment are  accurately received, stocked, distributed and shipped.
  
• Assures all shipments are inspected, reporting any damages, shortages, and incorrect shipments to the appropriate buyer by the end of the day of receipt, as measured by feedback.
  
• Assures all items are accurately received in Infor materials management system with no more than three errors per month, as measure by feedback, supervisory review, and buyer messages.
  
• Assures all packing slips and delivery tickets are filed, with accuracy rate of more than three errors per year as measured by annual random check on one file of 100 Purchase Order delivery tickets.
  
• Assures ordering, restocking, and adjustments of par level inventories as appropriate, cooperatively working with clinical areas in maintaining med/surg supply needs as measured by customer feedback.
  
• Assures product expiration dates and package integrity are checked and maintained with no more than one exception per year, as measured by supervisory observation.
  
• Assures stocking of shelves and issuing of product according to departmental policy and FIFO procedure, with no more than one exception per year, as measured by supervisory observation.
  
• Assures work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly manner as measured by supervisory observation.
  
• Assures correct product and quantities are issued in Infor system with no more than five exceptions per year as measured by customer feedback and supervisory review of pick lists.
  
• Assures stock items are picked, packed and shipped appropriately with no more than two exceptions per year as measured by supervisory observation and review of pick lists, as well as customer feedback.
  
• Participates in routine and year-end inventory counts as measured by supervisory observation.
  
• Assures products are delivered to the proper location/individual by the end of the day with twothree exceptions per year as measured by customer feedback and supervisory observation.
  
• Assures appropriate receipt signature and initials are obtained on delivery slips with three-four exceptions per year as measured by supervisory review of Delivery Slips.
  
• Assures vehicle inspections are completed and documentation submitted according to departmental policy with one exception per year as measure by supervisory observation and review of vehicle check lists.
  
• Assures items are shipped appropriately, entering correct data into shipping system and verifying shipping documents are completed appropriately, by the end of the day with no more than two exceptions per year as measured by supervisory review.
  
• Assures shipping paperwork is filed appropriately with one exception per year as measure by supervisory review.
  
• Keeps well-informed regarding Bassett Healthcare, optimizes communication, and promotes the integrity and reputation of the department and institution.
  
• Answers and responds to telephone and/or pager calls properly, directing unanswered questions/concerns to the appropriate individual/department as measured by customer feedback and supervisory observation.
  
• Participates in training programs and departmental and divisional meetings as measured by supervisory observation.
  
• Will follow all Bassett Healthcare policies and procedures as measured by supervisory review.
  
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, highly preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years warehouse or healthcare inventory supply management experience, required

 Licensure/Certifications:

• Clean NYS Driver’s License, required
• US Defensive Driving Council Certified, preferred

Skills:

• Self-Motivated
  
• Computer Skills
  
• Attention to Detail
  
• Quality Assurance
  
• Problem Solving
  
• Organizing/Categorizing records
  
• Communication
  
• Accuracy
  
• Decision Making
  
• Training

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional balancing, grasping, kneeling, stooping, fit testing
• Frequent crouching, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, walking

Hazards:

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, burns, chemical, mechanical

Working Conditions:

• Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, dust, fumes, gases, mists, odors

Travel:

• Occasional travel – the job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards:

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:  

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match 
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only):Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.Min:USD $16.65/Hr.Max:USD $24.97/Hr.EEO Statement (Text Only):We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.