What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Supply Specialist-LPN-Home Health position at Visiting Nurse Assoc of St Lukes?
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Medical Supply Specialist is responsible for ordering medical supplies used in the provision of care for patients in their homes. This position reviews clinical data regarding wound care, obtains a list of required products/supplies from the clinical team, and orders those products/supplies from vendors. Timeliness and making certain correct supplies are ordered/delivered to correct patient’s homes is vital for the safety and clinical care of the patient.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for all aspects of ordering medical supplies for patients. Includes reviewing clinical data in the patients’ medical record for pertinent information in order to place patient specific requests.
- Completes orders, tracks deliveries, and troubleshoots any issues for patient medical supplies.
- Communicates effectively with staff, patients and vendors and serves as point of contact for all patient related medical supply orders.
PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Standing for up to 6 hours, up to 3 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Sitting for up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Frequently uses fingers for data entry, etc. Frequently uses hands for stocking of shelves, etc. Frequently uses upper extremities to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequently stoops, bends or reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision and visual monotony.
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Graduate or equivalent.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: LPN required. (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Preferred: Previous data entry experience.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
