Hospital Blank Assistant 2

Primary functions of the Distribution Department are maintenance of back-up patient care inventory supplies; rentals, tracking and billing of patient care equipment; delivery of equipment, gases and medical supplies; par-stocking and exchange cart programs, and audit-ready record keeping.

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9/6/2024 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• Experience, general understanding and recognition of medical equipment hospital/clinical setting are required.
• Experience in maintaining multiple filing systems, records, and logistical information is required in this position.
• Knowledge of computerized and hard-copy information systems is essential.
• Knowledge of cost-effective material management practices relative to product storage, distribution methods, product security, receiving goods, selling goods, crediting returns, product integrity for patient use and product substitutions.
• Knowledge and use of basic mathematical calculations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Skills for accurate calculations of inventory replenishment, weight, units of measure, and package counts are essential.
• Must be able to clearly understand, speak, read, and write English to comprehend and convey instructions on invoices, shipping documents, control logs, inventory sheets, communications systems and general correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills to relay instructions and ideas to a diverse audience. Incumbent must be capable of maintaining professional demeanor while working accurately and quickly, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge and functions related to hospital supply activities is required. This includes distribution logistics, proper documentation, weights and units of measure, and policies and procedures related to product dispersal.
• Strong working knowledge of linen and medical/surgical supplies; know their applications and suitable substitutions.
• Incumbent must be capable of making logical and sound decisions and knowing when limits of personal authority and resourcefulness have been reached. Must recognize when to act independently or when to seek proper authority or involve other resources to solve a situation.
• Knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures applicable to the receiving and processing of hospital supply-related materials are extremely important to this position.
• Strong working knowledge of medical/surgical supplies; their applications and suitable substitutions.
• Knowledge of functions related to hospital supply activities is required. This includes distribution logistics, proper documentation, weights and units of measure, and policies and procedures related to product dispersal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of UC policies and procedures applicable to the receiving and processing of hospital supply-related materials are extremely important to this position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles relating to planning, organizing, and controlling is desired for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Inventory Control & Replenishment
• 30% - DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS
• 10% - Cost Containment
• 10% - Equipment
• 5% - Cleanliness & Safety
• 5% - Other Duties

Department Overview

Supply Chain Management is responsible for providing the continuous flow of supplies and services required by UC Davis Medical Center. This includes the acquisition of everything from supplies and medical instrumentation used in providing patient care to the equipment and parts needed to operate and maintain the health system's physical plant. Our main objective is to place the right item, at the right place, at the right time. Distribution Services is responsible for maintaining inventories, receiving, stocking, storing, issuing, distributing equipment, and transportation of the supplies and linen to meet the needs of the medical center.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $25.08 - $31.20
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 280
• UC Job Title: HOSP BLANK AST 2
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift Hours: TBD, 8 or 10 hour
• Location: 48X (4868XST)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
• THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Benefits

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

Must be able to lift to fifty (50lbs) pounds; know and use proper lifting techniques; push/pull and maneuver carts weighing up to six hundred (600lbs) pounds through limited space. Must have stamina to stand and walk for prolonged periods. Employee must be able to work occasional overtime. Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions that include extreme climate changes. Must be able to work variable hours to provide staff coverage. Must be able to operate effectively under stressful situations and changing workloads.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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