Materials Clerk

Job: ASCE Materials Clerk

Job Summary:

Primary duties are day-to-day receiving, distribution, requisitioning and organization of materials, supplies, and equipment.

Location(s): Animas Surgical Center at Escalante; Animas Surgical Hospital at Rivergate

Reports to: Director of Supply Chain, ASC Supervisor, Lead Materials Clerk

Position Status: Non-exempt (hourly), FTE defined by Personnel Action Form (PAF)

Essential Job Functions:

1. Receiving
   • Signs for materials deliveries and facilitates movement of deliveries to shipping and receiving
   • Documents receipt of items on packing slip and files with corresponding purchase order
   • Moves items to appropriate storage location and ensures appropriate handling of sterile supplies and tissue.
   • Documents receipt of items in MMIS or manual PO log
   • Closes purchase orders using MMIS or manual PO log and files electronically
   • Returns items for credit or repair and files return tracking information appropriately
2. Distribution
   • Stocks departments within facilities through distribution of items from central supply areas in a manner which ensures continuity of day to day operational activity
   • Transfers products between department cost centers and sub accounts using MMIS or manual tracking system to ensure correct expensing
   • Transports supplies and equipment between facility locations
3. Requisitioning
   • Submits requisitions as indicated to maintain inventory stock levels necessary for continuity of daily operations
   • Processes and fulfills department
4. Storage areas management
   • Maintains storage locations in a neat and organized manner, including appropriate labeling of items
   • Files receiving and distribution paperwork in an accurate and organized manner
   • Assists with physical
   • Monitors inventory levels in storeroom and PAR areas and notifies purchasing if adjustments are needed and/or performs tracking as indicated or requested

Minimum Job Requirements:

1. Education: High School diploma or its
2. Experience, Training, Knowledge: Strong computer Experience in healthcare/surgery preferred.
3. Licenses: Drivers license required

Physical Requirements:

This position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to thirty (30)- fifty (50) pounds in routine material handling, stocking and redistributions process. Arm, hand, wrist, finger coordination required in order to utilize a computer terminal with accuracy and speed to enter and obtain information on a daily basis. Must be able to communicate in spoken and written formats in order to perform essential job functions.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures:

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps,blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

ASH IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINATIONS REQUIREMENTS– Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals

Influenza- mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year 

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination

Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine

Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization

Tuberculosis Screening- All new-hires undergo a two-step TB skin test

* VACCINE RECORDS OR EVIDENCE OF IMMUNITY ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO 1ST DAY OF SCHEDULED WORK*