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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment, maintains inventory of supplies and completes department billing process.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (Percent of Time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities:

1) Distribution:  Receives requests for supplies, selects stock from inventory and distributes supplies from inventory and distributes supplies within departmental time standards (1, 5) 30%

Criteria

A) Adheres to delivery standards.

B) Maintains appropriate paperwork.

C) Enters issues and transfers into the information system immediately.

D) Informs Director of delivery difficulties.

2) Receiving:  Performs receiving function and assists in the movement of incoming supplies (1, 5) 20%

Criteria

A) Receives supplies and equipment, verifies description, count and weight.

B) Prints receiving document, matches packing slip to receiving document.          

C) Reports discrepancies to appropriate buyer.

3) Inventory:  Maintains General Storeroom inventory (1, 5) 10%

Criteria

A) Receives supplies, stocks shelves, and fills department orders.

B) Verifies computer/actual quantities on hand as requested.

4) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.

1. Maintains clutter free environment.

2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum.

3. Adheres to dress code.

C) Reports risk management concern.

D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:

1. Safety/Fire

2. Blood Borne Pathogen

3. Hazardous Communication

4. TB

5. Department Specific

6. Age Appropriate Care (if appropriate)

5) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%

Criteria

A) Assumes responsibility and ownership in solving problems and resolving complaints.

B) Extends apologies as appropriate when service fails, and then takes immediate corrective actions.

C) Assumes initiative to resolve problems.

D) Recommends changes in practices that increase efficiency while minimizing waste.

6) Quality Improvement (QI):  Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Reports problems/difficulties to Director.

B) Ensures back-ordered supplies become available.

C) Demonstrates responsibility for staff meetings.

DISCLAIMER:  Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Rationale for Essential Functions

1) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.

2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.

3) This function occupies a great deal of the employee’s time.

4) This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.

5) Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.

6) The function was performed by past employees and is performed by current employees.

7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment.

8) Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Preferred supply distribution experience

WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to housekeeping /cleaning agents/chemicals. May be exposed to toxic chemicals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Will be required to push/pull or move/lift heavy equipment and supplies up to 100lb or more. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Prolonged extensive or considerable amount of walking/standing.

Employee___________________________________________Date____________

Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________

Department Director __________________________________Date_____________

Administration________________________________________Date_____________

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

None

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3100000037 Central Distribution

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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