Distribution Clerk

Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region's largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

The Distribution Clerk is responsible for all tasks that involve receiving, storage, charging, and distribution of supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Performs stocking and replenishment of life saving code carts and other lifesaving apparatuses. Responsible for rotating stock, checking for and removing any upcoming expired expiration dates.

Performs scanning inventory on assigned inpatient units using handheld inventory scanner. Responsible for making and maintaining isolation caddies and kits. Responsible for the pickup and cleaning and sanitation of hospital equipment in adherence to Joint commission and infection control standards.

Performs restocking of high usage supplies stocked outside of patient rooms in nurse server TLC's and several clean holdings. Uses Pneumatic tube station. Includes computer, verbal, and written transactions.

Will be working with staff of different skill levels. While performing job functions related to replenishment of supplies, individual may access medication storage areas. Will be trained on use of dept. phone and proper response to questions from a wide range of staff including nurses, RT, EVS, AA etc.

Will be trained to know which dept. to contact for specific needs. Read and respond to emails in a timely manner. May be called upon to mentor new staff as needed to assist dept. needs.

Become familiar with routes and locations to ensure proper deliveries. Will perform tasks using copier and printer machines cisco portable and desk phones. Delivers excellent customer service related to patient care and visitors using the AIDET method.

What You Will Bring:

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Certification & Licensures

Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (formerly known as International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHESMM)) certification preferred

Qualifications

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.

Good communication skills and the ability to set priorities as necessary.

Ability to use a computer.

Ability to work in a high stress labor intensive work environment.

Use of pallet jack, handheld palm pilot, excel and Microsoft preferred.

Ability to use and operate cisco portable and desk phones using transfer methods for customer service purposes preferred.

What You Will Get:

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan

• Dental and vision insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Tuition Assistance

• Retirement Savings Match

• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing

• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Exclusions apply

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.

We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks

VA State Police

3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Grade

103

Physical Demands

6 A Customer Service