DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN

at  MU Health Care

DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN

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  Job: Facilities Operations/Technical
  Primary Location: MO-Columbia
  Schedule: Full-time
  Shift: Evening Job
  Unposting Date: Ongoing
  Description
  LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate, the equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Previous experience with the preparation, inventory, and/or the delivery of materials and supplies is required.
• Experience working in a customer service area where excellent communication skills are utilized is strongly preferred.
• Possession of a ‘Class E” Commercial Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds is required.
• Physical demands of this position require individuals to be able to stand, walk, lift, push, pull and move heavy objects.

• Replenish PAR areas by stocking items that have been ordered.
• Perform inventories at all PAR replenishment sites by manually counting products, or by hand held computer for disposable and non-disposable items, including sterile processing items,
• Demonstrate proactive problem solving communications with all customers; anticipating their needs and following through to completion regarding supply issues and concerns.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by filling, stacking, wrapping and loading orders.
• Deliver compression gas and liquid nitrogen tanks using a tank carrier cart, utilizing safety procedures.
• Operate a forklift, carrier carts and drive cars, vans and trucks up to 30 ft in length in order to load and deliver supplies.
• Monitor out-of-stocks by utilizing all resources to make sure customer has needed product and communicate with areas needing supplies. Adhere to department’s inventory schedules.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory counts of supplies, rotate stock and check for out-of-date stock.
• Pickup or deliver supplies and materials to off-site clinics areas.
• Perform general inspection, provides preventative maintenance and ensures cleanliness of vehicles, forklifts and equipment.
• Prepare chargeable items for distribution by placing charge stickers on supplies. Fill out appropriate forms for credit, charges and other productivity information.
• Retrieve and deliver radiology film, CT files, and medical records throughout the University HealthCare System.
• Pick up and deliver time sensitive specimens and reprocessed items.
• Receive shipments and check outgoing and incoming supplies and packages to and from vendors. Perform quality check on all incoming shipments by verifying PO’s match order to shipment received. Resolve incorrect orders. Deliver shipments to appropriate destinations after check for accuracy.
• Review usage data and daily trends to ensure adequate levels of supplies are maintained.
• Complete routine computer functions, filing and other clerical duties as necessary by processing department reports, answering phones and assisting customers and vendors.
• Maintain supply area and storage area in a clean and orderly manner; paying close attention to safety regulations and preventive maintenance activities. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of all storage areas by sweeping, mopping and dusting.
• Assist with moving of office furniture, equipment, medical records, supplies and other items that may need to be moved..
• Transport patients and equipment as needed by assisting patients in and out of stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, etc., and taking patients/equipment to their destination following established procedures to ensure patient and personal safety.
• Assist with morgue transports as needed following established procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
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