What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR, MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION position at MU Health?
Shift : Monday - Friday, 2 : 00pm - 10 : 30pm
Department : Supply Distribution Warehouse
Compensation :
- Base Pay Range : $19.15 - $30.23, based on experience
- Shift Differentials : Additional $2.00 per hour for Evening shift
ABOUT THE JOB
Prioritize, direct and dispatch Distribution Services staff to perform daily functions required to meet the needs of the departments, striving for timely completion.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
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 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Monitor staff to ensure delivery and timely completion of patient transports, equipment, medical records, films, gas cylinders and supplies to requesting departments.
Assign dispatch requests to Distribution Services staff for patient transport, equipment and supply distribution to ensure requests are handled in a timely manner.
Document employee and departmental issues and confer with Supervisor when needed.
Ensure adequate patient transport and distribution services staff coverage at all times.
Receive requests from department for supplies, equipment and transports via computer system. Maintain data base and track status of requests.
Process shipping authorizations and maintain logs for outgoing shipments.
Process and initiate automatic inventory restock orders on an as needed basis.
Obtain needed supply items from UH supply, off-site-warehouse and other sources and deliver to hospital departments in a timely manner.
Answer telephone and assist with inquiries to resolve user unit problems or route calls to appropriate person.
Review usage reports and make recommendation to ensure efficient and cost effective service to the departments.
Communicate and collaborate with department managers or designated staff to effectively manage supplies and services.
Set new PAR locations and perform routine cleaning of these locations. This includes labeling, replacing bins, additions, deletions, checking outdates, sweeping and mopping, etc.
Send notification to departments to inform them of new, substitute and replacement items.
Assist with cycle counts, periodic inventory of supplies and equipment.
Assist in patient transports, delivery of supplies or equipment when needed.
Receive incoming packages and ensure delivery to Departments.
Demonstrate proactive problem solving communications with all customers, anticipating their needs and following through to completion.
Maintain a positive, professional, customer friendly atmosphere within the department.
Display good communication skills with customers, co-workers and other staff members.
Display proper telephone etiquette.
Other duties as assigned.
May complete unit / department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Two (2) years of experience in storeroom, dispatching, or a related operation.
Chauffeur driver license; class E or higher for Missouri residents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional license / certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and / or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs. 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
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.
Salary : $19 - $30
