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Massachusetts General Hospital is Hiring a Distribution Associate Near Boston, MA
Distribution Associate
- (3288821)Distribution Associate
Position Reports To: Operations Manager
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed.
Under the general direction of the Receiving & Distribution Manager and within hospital guidelines and departmental policies and procedures, the Receiving & Distribution Associate receives and distributes deliveries to Hospital staff Members and product end users. Resolves customer inquiries regarding package location, proof of delivery and returns.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.
- Unloads, receives, processes and transports supplies, materials, furniture, equipment, pharmaceutical products, gas tanks, patient luggage and valuables delivered from outside couriers, vendors and sources.
- Coordinates the electronic processing of purchase orders in PeopleSoft.
- Delivers materials (packages, patient luggage, pharmaceuticals, medical gas tanks, etc.) to designated locations – specific to end user on floor. Obtains signatures from recipients.
- Accountable for verification of delivery receipts and proof of delivery to end user
- Responsible for the receipt and delivery of bulk medications from vendors to the pharmacy or nursing units as well as the transport of medication orders that are packaged for delivery from the pharmacy to various areas of MGH.
- Provides proper interim storage for goods on dock or receiving room.
- Utilizes hand held barcode technology as record keeping function for receipts and deliveries.
- Exercises appropriate body mechanics, care and caution when handling and delivering materials.
- Provides customer service support to end users and staff members regarding
- Follows Hospital, JC and DPH guidelines and procedures.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be realistic, objective, measurable and related to essential functions of this job.
- Computer experience and keyboarding skills.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Perform accurate record keeping.
- Must be able to learn how to operate electrical or manual power jacks.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable): Specify minimum credentials and clearly indicate if preferred or required
N/A
EDUCATION: Specify minimum education and clearly indicate if preferred or required
- High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Specify minimum creditable years of experience and clearly indicate if preferred or required
- 1 Year experience in shipping or receiving, internal distribution or inventory environment preferred, but not required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable): List the number of FTEs supervised.
N/A
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable): Indicate financial “scope” information, i.e.: size of budget, volume, revenue, etc.; Indicate total physician/non-physician FTE scope
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed.
- Repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
- Able to work in a fast paced and stressful environment.
- On your feet most of 8-10 hour shift. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Frequent elevator use.
- Repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
- Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. under ideal safe lifting conditions as specified by HIOSH lifting equations.
- Pushing/pulling force. 30 lbs. initial force 13 lbs. sustained force.
- Some hazards associated with soiled linens, needles.
- Limited exposure to research specimens and animals.
- Exposure to all types of weather.
- Frequent visits to multiple external MGH buildings and docks within the greater Boston MGH campus.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
05/13/2024
07/12/2024
massgeneral.org
BOSTON, MA
7,500 - 15,000
1811
Private
CATHY E MINEHAN
$1B - $3B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital provides diagnostic and therapeutic care services.
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