Medical Storekeeper

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for participating in and overseeing the ordering, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and shipping of equipment, materials and supplies for various departments. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

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To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Please upload your most recent, updated resume that demonstrates a solid background in the qualifications required for this position.

• Include complete work history and relevant experience

• Ensure their experience clearly reflects the required qualifications

• Be able to meet the schedule, hours, and work location listed for this position

Why join University of Utah Health?

• Competitive pay

• Healthcare benefits starting on day one

• 401(k) retirement plan

• A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance Benefits Overview:https://employment.utah.edu/benefits/ Parking Information: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

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What Happens Next

Your application will be under review. If selected to move forward, your resume may be shared with hiring managers for further consideration. A text or email is sent to you once your resume has been shared with the hiring manager for review.

Please continue to check your email for updates from HR regarding your application status.

Upon selection, candidates must complete all required pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, a background check, drug screening, and required immunizations.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Orders, receives and oversees material, equipment, stock and supplies for the organization.

• Uses the department's computer system to maintain verification of all transactions.

• Maintains a record of stock received and issued to departments.

• Researches cost, quality and availability of goods, selects the appropriate goods and vendors, and then makes purchases that comply with the department's budgetary guidelines.

• Inspects and verifies that received stock meets specifications and that orders are complete.

• Resolves order problems with vendors and departments, as necessary.

• Stores articles by style, size, material, etc. according to departmental procedures.

• Rotates supplies to ensure that items do not expire before use.

• Delivers goods to the appropriate areas on a routine or STAT basis.

• Repairs and maintains storeroom equipment and appropriately responds to product recall notices.

• Maintains a clean, sanitary and orderly storeroom.

• Performs inventory of stock room supplies on a weekly and semi-annual basis.

• Performs various clerical duties such as data entry of requisitions and receipts and answering phones.

• Answers staff questions regarding storeroom activities, as required, to ensure that quality service is delivered.

• Assists staff in evaluating new products and suggests product substitutions when necessary.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• May order maintenance and parts for trouble reports received from various departments.

• May be required to evaluate supply needs turnover rates, cost, perish-ability, hazardous nature of goods and storage limitations.

• May consult with departments in planning the range and quality of materials to be stocked.

• May monitor the storeroom budget.

• May compile orders for purchasing and verify the receipt of orders with Accounts Payable.

• May oversee the delivery or distribution of goods by filling requisitions and comparing nomenclature, stock numbers, etc.

• May handle the packaging and shipping of packages.

• May make decisions regarding the physical layout of the storeroom.

• May supervise inventory maintenance and determine redistribution actions for stored goods when necessary.

• May document storeroom operations for billing and inventory control.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of standard warehousing rules and techniques.

• Demonstrated computer literacy.

• Demonstrated mathematical skills.

Qualifications

Required

• Six (6) months of customer service, shipping and receiving or stock room experience, or the equivalency.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Valid, current Utah driver's license with proof of insurability.

• Current food handler's permit.

• Completion of a medical terminology course within one (1) year of employment.

• Previous experience in storeroom supervision and employee leadership.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected]

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86031 Reg/Temp Regular Employment Type Full-Time Shift Day Work Schedule Wednesday through Sunday Location Name University of Utah Hospital Workplace Set Up On-site City SALT LAKE CITY State UT Department UUH ANC 15E NUTR CARE SVC PAT Category Facilities/Trades/Materials Workplace Set Up On-site