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*Description*

Summary:

Supports the day-to-day operations of the Linen area, Materials Distribution area, Equipment Distribution, and Mailroom. Cross-trained to all functions of the Materials Distribution area including the Mailroom. Ensures that proper supply levels and urgent requests are handled in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

1. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria A: Participates as a key support member in the Materials Distribution area, insuring that linen, equipment, supplies, and mail are adequately maintained and delivered in cooperation with the nursing staff in all clinical MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria B: Using routine methods or hand-held devices, determines nursing unit usage, whether linen, supplies, or equipment needs replenishing as per par levels. Performs ongoing attention to usage so as to maintain proper par levels. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria C: Follows all procedures for tracking linen distribution and return of unused quantities from the nursing floors or user departments. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria D: Works in soiled linen room using proper infection control techniques to move soiled linen from laundry chute into transport tubs, then to the storage area. Assists with pick-up of soiled tubs elsewhere in the building and returns them to the soiled room.

2. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria A: In addition to the deliveries of all Par supplies, performs delivery function of all non-par items, including, but not limited to: UPS and FedEx, mail, linen requests, equipment, MDC completed orders, and the pick-up of Archives and shipping requests. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria B: Processes linen in the laundry clean room as needed, through sorting, folding, assembling, packaging, and wrapping to prepare towel, linen, and gown packs for sterilization and distribution. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria C: Maintains a safe work environment for daily operations, and reports any potential hazards to the supervisor or manager, the Workplace Safety Manager, or by placing a note into the department suggestion box. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria D: Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

3. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/DISTRIBUTION CLERK 1 Criteria A: Performs other duties as assigned.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

5. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of six months job related experience. Hands-on work experience with proven Warehouse Inventory Management systems.

Minimum Experience: six months

Desired: Good communication and listening skills due to daily and direct customer contact.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 1642

Department: Materials Distribution Center

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.18 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.