Receiving Clerk

Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Receiving Clerk to support the day-to-day operations of our department. This position plays an important role in ensuring incoming shipments are received, inspected, documented, and distributed accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate is organized, able to manage competing priorities, and takes pride in maintaining accurate inventory records while helping ensure supplies and materials reach the appropriate departments in a timely manner.

 

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: $20 to $26.75 wage based on experience and education
• Additional Pay: Shift Differential for weekends, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
• Schedule:Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts Monday thru Friday

 

This position performs all functions related to the receiving, shipping, and distribution of materials and supplies for the hospital central supply department.

About Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

 

Responsibilities

Receives incoming orders and verifies orders are accurate and intact, including special orders. Documents and communicates damage, shipping errors, and/or other discrepancies. Inputs supplies received and prints receiving ticket(s). Applies property tags when applicable and notifies appropriate party for items requiring electrical safety inspection.

Audits incoming orders for accuracy, proper storage, temperature, and/or damage; resolves discrepancies in orders; marks items for distribution; and prepares various receiving and shipping documents.

Distributes orders to appropriate departments on a timely basis.

Prepares outgoing material for shipping, including all returns and repairs. Assures that packages are properly labeled and that a purchase order, return goods authorization, and/or materials disposition accompanies each package.

Enters returns and substitution receipts information into the materials management information system. 

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires reading, writing and mathematical skills.

 

A broad understanding of medical supplies and materials items and handling requirements as normally acquired through two or more years of related work with shipping & receiving and medical supplies. May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.

 

Must have effective organizational skills to accurately maintain records and coordinate various inventory control functions, the mathematical skills to calculate quantities and pricing, and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Accurate keyboarding ability and a working knowledge of the

Materials Management Information System is required.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of medical supplies and equipment is preferred.

 

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.