Central Supply Clerk

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Job description

Description

HCR ManorCare provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy. Responsible to order, distribute, and maintain supplies and equipment for continuous and timely resident care related services. In return for your expertise, you'll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.

Location

4073 - ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation - Pittsburgh, PA

Educational Requirements

High School diploma required. Certification in Central Supply from an accredited school preferred. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Knowledge of Medical terminology.

Position Requirements

One year of previous work related experience preferred. Familiarity with supplies handled and computer literacy required.

Job Specific Details:

Job Summary Responsible to order, distribute, and maintain supplies and equipment for continuous and timely resident care related services. Essential Job Functions Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Resident Rights ? Ensures that care is provided in privacy ? Ensures protected health information is kept confidential ? Reports complaints made by patients to supervisor ? Reports allegations of patient abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of patient property Safety and Sanitation ? Follows established safety and infection control policies and procedures ? Observes safety needs of patients as indicated in care plan ? Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies when indicated and properly trained to use ? Demonstrates job-specific knowledge of fire and disaster preparedness during drills or actual situations Staff Development ? Attends and participates in scheduled in-service training, educational classes and meetings ? Participates in QAA program ? Attends and participates in Circle of Care classes Central Supply Clerk Responsibilities ? Takes inventory of and rotates stocked items daily, and maintains monthly inventory of all nursing supplies. ? Orders and maintains inventory of supplies and fills requests according to procedures. ? Places central supply and vendor orders on a weekly basis, to maintain adequate inventory as demonstrated by requisition order; Insures timely shipping of orders. ? Forwards purchase orders to Accounts Payable Bookkeeper. ? Unpacks and checks supplies upon receipt from vendors or other suppliers, and reports discrepancies in orders to Administrator; Packs supplies which need to be returned or sent-out. ? Places charge stickers or charge slips on supplies. ? Initiates resident charges according to written policies and procedures. ? Maintains order of supply areas. ? Receives, sorts, and cleans equipment in accordance with decontamination policies. ? Orders, maintains, and assembles equipment and puts them in proper position. ? Labels, loads, records, and sterilizes items according to procedures as documented by sterilization logs; Cleans sterilizer according to operating procedures. ? Maintains budget as recorded on budget sheet; Reports over budgeting to Administrative Director of Nursing Services (ADNS). ? Develops and maintains par levels at each nurses? station and traces missing charges with assistance of nursing department. ? Insures that special equipment is in good working order. Employee Name: 8/02; Rev. 9/02; 2/08 Central Supply Clerk Page 2 of 2 Central Supply Clerk Responsibilities, continued ? Maintains accurate records of resident payor status i.e.: Medicare, Medicaid, Skilled or Private; Maintains accurate records of resident requirements for ASM supplies; Notifies ASM of changes in resident status i.e.: death, discharge, change in Doctor?s order. ? Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required. Education ? High School diploma; Certification in Central Supply from an accredited school, preferred; Ability to follow written and oral instructions; Knowledge of Medical terminology. Experience ? One year of previous work related experience preferred; Familiarity with supplies handled and computer literacy required. Physical Demands ? Frequent lifting of articles weighing 30-50 pounds; walking, standing, pushing, reaching, handling, and fingering, nearvisual acuity. Travel ? N/A Working Conditions ? Inside. Principal Contacts ? Works closely with members of the nursing staff as well as nursing home vendors. General Requirements Must be able to execute the terms and conditions set forth in the HCR ManorCare Employee Handbook, including, but not limited to: a. Works in a safety-conscious manner, which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safety violations or hazards to supervisor b. Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations c. Adheres to policy on Drug-Free Workplace d. Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective caring environment which ensures the self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each resident and facility guest e. Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code. f. Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other legally protected category. I have read/reviewed the job description for the position of Central Supply Clerk, acknowledge that all items are essential to the job, understand what the job demands, and agree that I am able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.