DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN

LOCATION:  Columbia, Missouri

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is responsible for the preparation, transportation and delivery of materials and supplies to patient care areas in the University Health Care system.

The duties of this position are performed in a health care environment that operates 24/7 and the work must be performed within health care specific requirements. Compliance includes but is not limited to all hospital specific life safety codes, infection control standards to protect immunosuppressed patients, compliance with all Joint Commission and CMS regulatory requirements, adherence to hospital guidelines to ensure patient satisfaction, and the flexibility to meet the business needs of the hospital when coverage is needed. This would include coverage in other positions within the department and on other shifts if needed to ensure core business needs are met.

SALARY RANGE   $14.80 - $23.32

SHIFT   Monday through Friday, 2:00p - 10:30p

UNION BID PERIOD   March 20th - March 26th

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.                Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.  

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

See a comprehensive list of benefits here .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Replenish PAR areas by stocking items that have been ordered.
• Perform inventories at all PAR replenishment sites by manually counting products, or by hand held computer for disposable and non-disposable items, including sterile processing items,
• Demonstrate proactive problem solving communications with all customers; anticipating their needs and following through to completion regarding supply issues and concerns.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by filling, stacking, wrapping and loading orders.
• Deliver compression gas and liquid nitrogen tanks using a tank carrier cart, utilizing safety procedures.
• Operate a forklift, carrier carts and drive cars, vans and trucks up to 30 ft in length in order to load and deliver supplies.
• Monitor out-of-stocks by utilizing all resources to make sure customer has needed product and communicate with areas needing supplies.  Adhere to department’s inventory schedules.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory counts of supplies, rotate stock and check for out-of-date stock. 
• Pickup or deliver supplies and materials to off-site clinics areas.
• Perform general inspection, provides preventative maintenance and ensures cleanliness of vehicles, forklifts and equipment.
• Prepare chargeable items for distribution by placing charge stickers on supplies.  Fill out appropriate forms for credit, charges and other productivity information.
• Retrieve and deliver radiology film, CT files, and medical records throughout the University HealthCare System. 
• Pick up and deliver time sensitive specimens and reprocessed items.
• Receive shipments and check outgoing and incoming supplies and packages to and from vendors.  Perform quality check on all incoming shipments by verifying PO’s match order to shipment received.  Resolve incorrect orders.  Deliver shipments to appropriate destinations after check for accuracy.
• Review usage data and daily trends to ensure adequate levels of supplies are maintained.
• Complete routine computer functions, filing and other clerical duties as necessary by processing department reports, answering phones and assisting customers and vendors.
• Maintain supply area and storage area in a clean and orderly manner; paying close attention to safety regulations and preventive maintenance activities.  Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of all storage areas by sweeping, mopping and dusting.
• Assist with moving of office furniture, equipment, medical records, supplies and other items that may need to be moved..
• Transport patients and equipment as needed by assisting patients in and out of stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, etc., and taking patients/equipment to their destination following established procedures to ensure patient and personal safety.
• Assist with morgue transports as needed following established procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate, the equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Previous experience with the preparation, inventory, and/or the delivery of materials and supplies is required.
• Experience working in a customer service area where excellent communication skills are utilized is strongly preferred.
• Possession of a ‘Class E” Commercial Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds is required. 
• Physical demands of this position require individuals to be able to stand, walk, lift, push, pull and move heavy objects.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.