WMCH-Distribution Worker

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Stores incoming stock. Stocks carts, fills orders, and distributes items to designated departments; and performs inventory control procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) months of distribution experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Knowledge of supply items to maintain high efficiency when filling departmental requisition in an accurate and timely manner.  Properly operates hand held devices to stock supply carts, patient charge and non-charge carts as scheduled metting accurate per levels.  Stocks IV solutions. 

2. Stocks shelves with incoming stock.  Verify items with receiving ticket identifying discrepancies.  Notifies supply coordinator of stock outs and overstocks.  Places charge stickers on appropriate items. 

3. Rotates stock to assure timely usage of dated sterile supplies.  Removes any items with an expired sterility date and notifies the Coordinator for proper crediting. 

4. Cleans carts, work area and shelves routinely maintaining an orderly storeroom.

5. Operates moving equipment, carts, pilot jack, and compactor. Answers phone requests in a professional manner taking appropriate action and in a timely manner. 

6. Answers STAT requests immediately. 

7. Performs computer entries with a high degree of accuracy. 

8. Performs inventory counts as scheduled and quarterly physical inventory.

9. Uses good judgment in problem solving when handling stock outages and unusual requests.

10. Attends necessary meetings and inservices to meet educational requirements and for communication.

11. Assembles packs for OB Department and IV Packs for all Nursing Units on routine basis and operates sealers to complete packs.                                                              

12. Transfer information from hand held to computer for filling orders                        

13. Responsible for CPD during the Night Shift (11-7) sending equipment and supplies to the Nursing Units.                                                                                             

14. Supply Laundry supplies to Nursing Units on the Night Shift (11-7).                       

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to stand and walk short distances for eight or more hours.
2. Frequent bending, stooping or stretching.
3. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of basic computer inputting.
2. Must possess effective reading and comprehensive skills.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center:

616 WMCH Materials Management

Address:

601 Colliers WayWeirtonWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.