Receiving Clerk

JOB TITLE: Receiving Clerk

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Materials Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  Under the direction of the Materials Manager performs a variety of planning, procuring, and sometimes distribution of supplies, equipment and services for the surgical centers. Performs value analysis activities as necessary. Assist A/P with reconciliation of invoices. Serves as a liaison between surgery center Materials Managers and corporate Materials Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Knowledge of Surgical Specialties and their prospective equipment & supply needs.
• Product prioritization and management, keeping number of similar items to a minimum.
• Manage material inventories.
• Maintain inventory levels to provide good asset turnover.
• Manage the center staff’s management of supplier’s relationships and agreements.
• Knowledge of Packaging, Transport, Health & Safety regulatory guidelines and compliance to ensure facility compliance. .
• Assist in Inventory updating and Standardization.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent, A.S degree preferred.
• Three to four years experience in medical materials management or one to two years as OR materials management.
• Background in Surgical Setting considered.
• Strong supervisory and organizational skills required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work well independently and perform duties under pressure.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of excel.
•  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·         Standing:  66-100%

• Sitting:  0-33%
• Walking: 66-100%
• Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed
• Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed
• Pushing: 0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed
• Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary
• Pulling: As needed
• Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor
• Squatting: As needed to pick up boxes/supplies
• Rotating: Shoulders as necessary
• Kneeling: As needed to pick up supplies
• Reaching: overhead as needed

Environmental Conditions

• Inside 95-100%
• Outside 0-5%
• Temperature 30F-115F
• Fumes: Occasional
• Dust: Occasional
• Gases: None
• Odors: Occasional
• Mist: Occasional
• Radiation: Occasional
• Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc.
• Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover).

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:  Normal busy office environment with much computer and telephone work.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Benefits:   

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance 
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more! 

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity 

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.