Distribution Operations Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Maintains department inventory levels, processes copying and printing requests, assists with receiving and delivering supplies, and performs receptionist and mail processing duties.

Job Responsibility

1.Communicates with appropriate organization departments to expedite purchases and orders, as needed; keeps management informed of inventory control activities and any issues that may arise.
2.Processes copying and printing requests received from throughout the hospital; duplicates, sorts, and distributes completed projects; maintains inventory of required supplies for the Copy Center, if applicable.
3.Ensures all related Copy Center equipment is properly maintained; assists Materials Support Associates, if applicable.
4.Receives materials, IVs, and supplies; delivers supplies to appropriate units.
5.Coordinates the disposal of damaged and/or expired products according to policies and procedures, if applicable.
6.Coordinates all activities related to product returns and replacements in-house and to outside vendors, if applicable.
7.Performs receptionist duties, including greeting, assisting, and directing department visitors to appropriate locations.
8.Answers phones, directs calls, and takes messages.
9.Receives and distributes mail throughout the department.
10.Prepares mail and outgoing FedEx; processes item returns to vendors.
11.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related, are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
  • Ability to lift/carry material in excess of 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to understand simple mathematics and inventory flow.
  • Ability to operate motorized and manual material handling equipment including, but not limited to, forklift, pallet jacks and reach trucks, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).