Medical Supply Clerk (#CL5 )

$25.17-$31.86 hourly / $4,362.72-$5,522.29 monthly / $52,353.60-$66,268.80 yearly

• Prepares requisitions for supplies and equipment to maintain adequate stock levels; orders or requisitions special items as requested; orders standard items directly from approved vendors;
• Receives and inspects items by contacting the purchasing department or vendor; verifies deliveries against invoices or freight bills for correct quantity;
• Inspects supplies and equipment for damage and notifies purchasing department, vendor, or transportation company of unacceptable items; marks discrepancies on invoices;
• Accepts deliveries and records items received;
• Stores items received on shelves, in bins, or other designated storage areas;
• Fills requests for supplies and equipment; describes items in stock and suggests substitutes when appropriate;
• Maintains inventory records showing items received, issued, and standard stock levels;
• Establishes reorder points for a variety of items;
• Prepares departmental charges for requisitioned items and submits totals by division to accounting personnel for billing;
• Maintains a perpetual inventory system;
• Conducts annual inventory of supplies and equipment and reconciles against perpetual inventory and other records;
• Arranges for office equipment repairs;
• May perform minor repairs on stocked items;
• May direct others in taking inventory or in moving or storing equipment and supplies.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of common medical supplies and equipment, and their proper methods of storage;
• Working knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in the receipt, storage and issuance of supplies and equipment;
• Working knowledge of methods and procedures involved in the maintenance of accurate inventory records.

Ability to:

• Make arithmetic computation;
• Operate a large supply room containing a variety of medical and other supplies and equipment;
• Prepare and maintain records of requisition;
• Read, understand and maintain records of purchase orders and storeroom operations;
• Plan and efficiently arrange the storage of a variety of supplies and equipment;
• Maintain perpetual inventory records to insure adequate stock;
• Safely lift and move heavy and bulky objects.

Training and Experience:

One year of experience which would demonstrate application or possession of the knowledge and abilities.

EST: 8/81 REV: 9/82 Analyst: MM

Analyst:MM