Storekeeper

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Job Title:

Storekeeper

Entity:

PPMC

Department:

Stores

Location:

51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Hours:

0.4 FTE, Shift 2

** Competitive Benefits, Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Assistance at University of Pennsylvania! *
* Summary:

Maintain storeroom(s) in a neat and orderly fashion while placing stock in appropriate locations. Responsible for the distribution of medical supplies throughout the Hospital. The accurate and timely restocking of assigned areas. Maintains an orderly work environment. Accurate and timely recording of inventory issues and communication of problems to management.

Responsibilities:

• Restocks assigned areas with med/surg supplies in an accurate and timely manner.

• Accurately picks, distributes, and charges out inventory supplies using a PAR level, or exchange cart system in the Lawson.

• Answers phone and field messages in a timely manner.

• Develops and maintains accurate Inventory records to include dates and product usage.

• Fills and distributes requisitions and purchase receipts from departments according to established schedules, or after receiving telephone/beeper requests.

• Rotates stock items according to department policy in all stock locations

• including storerooms, omnicells and supply carts.

• Re-stock code carts

• Print labels and update hand held scanners as required.

• Participates in product evaluation/ in service process.

• Maintains continuity of services in emergency situations (i.e. may be required to continue staffing in disaster codes and other emergencies).

• Notify appropriate management if unable to deliver supply or service.

• Establishes and maintains a professional rapport with all internal and external customers.

• May be required to work in the Periop storeroom, main storeroom, mailroom or receiving, based on daily workload requirements.

• IV Solution management to include insuring IV fluids are secure and locked in all areas of hospital including par locations, storeroom and receiving area.

• Ensures that all work areas are kept clean, clutter free and organized as per department procedure/policy

• Properly dispose of all cardboard and packing material.

• Responds to requests, for supplies in a timely manner.

• Notify appropriate management if unable to deliver supply or service.

• Participate in department meetings/action planning

• Maintain all hospital HIPPA requirements

• Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient/Employee safety

• Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.

• Must follow all infection control policies and procedures. (example: scrubs, masks where appropriate, PPE) and follow all hand washing guidelines

• Must maintain a safe work area in compliance with all healthcare regulatory entities.

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent

Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

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Education Specialization:

Equivalent

Experience:

• Familiar with the Lawson MMIS

• Prior stock experience in a health care setting preferred
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.

Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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