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With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services. Work Location: Duke Regional Hospital, 3643 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27704 Work
6:00am- 2:30pm, Monday - Friday Occupational Summary Perform duties in computerized order entry, distribution of all supplies, linen, equipment, shipping and receiving of hospital merchandise. Able to maintain good inventory management processes; meeting supply needs with prompt delivery, assuring accuracy of issues and insures the good working order and availability of equipment. Work Performed Level 1 Have responsibilities in at least one of the following areas in order to ensure optimal inventory management for in-scope facilities.
In accordance with established policies and procedures, Level 1 staff are required to: Distribute and restock supplies and/or linen to end users in accordance with established policies and procedures. Use appropriate Supply Chain technologies (Pyxis and SAP) to document movement of supplies. Perform cycle count on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of stock levels in all areas.
Check expiration dates on supplies on a regular basis and document and discard expired products. Accept and sign for deliveries from distributors as necessary. Inspect shipments, enter Goods Receipts into SAP, and file packing slips.
Report identified shipment discrepancies to SC onsite management. Prepare and ship out Vendor Returns and rotate stock in all areas. Move and stock supplies to appropriate shelving locations once receiving is complete.
Transport shipments from loading dock to stockroom and deliver packages to appropriate purchasers. Deliver non-supply items when specified (e.g., medical gas, linen) in a timely manner. Participate and perform mid-year and year-end inventory counts.
Ensure all STAT orders are completed according to specified service level agreement. Demonstrate excellent customer service when interacting with end customers to address linen and/or supply questions. Ensure all Supply Chain work areas are clean and organized, including all other supply storage areas throughout the facility.
Proactively provide recommendations on operational efficiency improvements to Supply Chain management. General ability and willingness to perform additional job functions (within reason) that are necessary to ensure safe patient care practices as directed by Supply Chain management. Required to be cross-trained and perform, when needed, in other Supply Chain related responsibilities.
Working at Duke University Health System requires the ability to work cooperatively and communicate well with others to achieve organizational and team goals, work in a professional manner in responding to customers' needs, and work in a computerized environment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Level 1 Must have the ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
In this particular job, the exertional requirements to push/pull unloaded and loaded supply carts require up to 100 pounds of exertional force daily. Reaching, lifting, stooping and bending are frequent in daily duties. Ability to strive to improve processes to enhance services.
Work cooperatively with others to achieve organizational and team goals. Ability to contribute in creating new ideas and problem solving. Possess a sense of urgency and a proactive customer service philosophy.
Level Characteristics Level 1 Must have the ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. In this particular job, the exertional requirements to push/pull unloaded and loaded supply carts require up to 100 pounds of exertional force daily. Reaching, lifting, stooping and bending are frequent in daily duties.
Ability to strive to improve processes to enhance services. Work cooperatively with others to achieve organizational and team goals. Ability to contribute in creating new ideas and problem solving.
Possess a sense of urgency and a proactive customer service philosophy.
Education HS Diploma/G. E. D. required.
Some college level coursework preferred, but not required. Experience Level 1 At least 1 year of work experience, including experience in one of the following areas: Distribution Warehousing Shipping Receiving Logistics Material Handling Customer Service Inventory Control Other comparable service line Strongly prefer experience in a fast-paced, customer service environment. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Valid Driver's License may be required.
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