Storeroom Clerk

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Storeroom Clerk

Job Code: 163

Hours: 0700-1530

FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week)

Weekend Schedule: No

Holiday Schedule: Some

Call Schedule: No

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: Purchasing

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

The Storeroom Clerk coordinates various activities under the direction of the Purchasing Supervisor and provides support to the department staff. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skill, working with both internal and external customers. Under the Supervisor's guidance, expected to review and understand various storeroom functions and foster professional and supportive relationships with internal/external customers. Requires organized, dependable professional with ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Purchasing Department provides five-day coverage Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Purchasing is responsible for ordering, storing and delivering of supplies to all hospital departments by requisitions or carts, and performs other purchasing functions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• High School diploma.

Experience: 

• Minimum two years of experience in a purchasing environment preferred. 
• Current knowledge of various computer software: Microsoft Office, Word and Excel; digital formatting and Web based online systems.

Licensure/Certification: 

• None

Mental Efforts: 

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Must have good hand to eye dexterity.
• Requires keyboarding skills.
• Must be able to concentrate with multiple interruptions.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities.

Environment & Working Conditions: 

• Job requires daily interaction with accounting, finance and clinical departments. 
• Frequent contact with vendor sales representatives. 
• Contact with all levels for Hospital staff. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks for long periods of time; and 
• Frequent computer data entry, inventory reporting and correspondence.  
• Potential for Carpal Tunnel (CTD) due to keyboarding.
• Requires use of basic office equipment; including, but not limited to: computer, phone, calculator, fax, copier and scanner.

OSHA CATEGORY

• OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
• Standing - Up to 2/3
• Walking - Up to 2/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 2/3
• Pushing/Pulling - Some
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - Some
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None

The typical noise level for the environment is:

• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

Hearing

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA STATEMENT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that not all of the duties are described above, and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management. I further understand that employment is at-will, and that either I or my employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.