What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Storekeeper position at Natividad Medical Center?
Position Description
PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 23:59. Application materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is filled. Please allow two (2) weeks for processing of all application materials. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future temporary and permanent positions as vacancies arise. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted). Exam #25/70F24/03SS.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Natividad is currently seeking to fill a permanent fulltime Storekeeper position in the Materials Management Department. Under direction, this incumbent participates in the requisition, receipt, storage, and delivery of records, equipment, materials, and supplies and does other work as required.
Examples of Duties
SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION
- Participates in the operation of the hospital's Materials Management Department, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, taking inventory and issuing supplies
- Prepares requisitions for supplies to keep adequate stock on hand; requisitions special items as requested
- Receives and inspects supplies; checks supplies against invoices or bills of lading for proper quality and quantity; checks items for damage; notifies vendor or transportation company of any discrepancies
- Pulls and prepares supplies for delivery to hospital departments; keeps warehouse clean and orderly
- Inputs various data into automated computer system relevant to supply orders. Uses database for locating supplies; transmits requisition data into automated computer system
- Unpacks, stores, and organizes supplies in accordance with specified guidelines and procedures
- Follows established methods and procedures on supply ordering and delivery; keeps accurate records and maintains appropriate files
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Working knowledge of:
- Methods used in the receipt, storage, and issuance or delivery of a wide variety of medical and/or nonmedical items
- Methods of inventory records and maintenance
- Common units of weights and measures
- Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals
Some knowledge of:
- Forklifts and other materials handling equipment including pallet jacks, hoists, and carts
Skill and Ability to:
- Estimate future medical supply requirements
- Keep accurate records and exercise control over store issue
- Maintain confidential files and confidentiality of privileged information
- Operate office equipment such as personal computer, printer, copier, and fax machine
- Safely operate motor vehicles, including forklifts
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform tasks, which require physical strength and agility; lift and move heavy or bulky boxes
- Learn to operate and gain a working knowledge of forklifts and other materials handling equipment
EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Experience: At least one (1) year experience in the issuance, receipt, and storage of medical and/or non-medical materials and supplies
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
- Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
- Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
- Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
- Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
- Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
**REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS**
The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: SellanAM@Natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.
ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
SPECIAL NOTES
- If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
- If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, you will not be eligible for the benefits.
