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Stock Clerk/Operating Room AttendantThe Stock Clerk / OR Attendant provides essential non-clinical support to the surgical center by maintaining the efficient flow, stocking, organization, and disposal of supplies and materials throughout the facility. The primary function of this position is to receive and unpack deliveries, stock supplies in designated areas, maintain organized supply and storage locations, remove cardboard and general waste, and provide routine supply support to the Operating Room and Preop/PACU departments.This position performs scheduled rounds throughout the workday to proactively identify stocking, supply, and waste-removal needs and is expected to complete assigned responsibilities independently and without repeated prompting. The Stock Clerk/Operating Room Attendant works closely with Materials Management and clinical departments to help ensure supplies are readily available, work areas remain organized and free of unnecessary clutter, and the surgical center maintains a safe, clean, and efficient environment for patient care.Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupports the facility's ideology, mission, goals, and objectivesPerforms in accordance with the facility's policies and proceduresFollows the facility's standards for ethical business conductRecognizes patients' rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesParticipates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activitiesSeeks out additional assignments and dutiesPerforms duties in an accurate and organized mannerAdheres to policies and procedures in performance of dutiesEnsures knowledge of job and asks questions when unsureCompletes duties within appropriate timeframesShows initiative and dependability including punctuality and attendanceDisplays good judgmentCooperates and is flexibleFollows appropriate dress code presenting a professional imageFosters a culture of outstanding patient service showing courtesy in interactions with patients, physicians and co-workersPresents good telephone skillsResponds promptly to patient needs and co-worker requestsExpected to be a positive and responsible team member with a good attitudePresents good oral and written communication (documentation) skillsParticipates in continuing education and other learning experiencesShares knowledge gained in continuing education with staffSeeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiesWelcomes suggestions and recommendationsReceive deliveries and assist with unloading supplies as needed.Unbox delivered supplies and remove external shipping materials before supplies are moved into designated clean/clinical storage areas.Verify items are delivered to the appropriate department or storage location.Stock supplies in designated locations throughout the OR, Preop/PACU, and other assigned areas.Rotate stock using first-expire, first-out (FEFO) practices when applicable.Maintain organized, neat, and accessible supply areas.Notify Materials Management of low stock, damaged products, incorrect deliveries, or other supply concerns.Assist with routine inventory counts and physical inventory as assigned.Assist with labeling and organization of carts, shelves, bins, and supply locations.Break down cardboard boxes promptly after deliveries are unpacked.Transport cardboard to the designated recycling or disposal area.Collect and transport general trash from the OR and Preop/PACU to the facility dumpster at designated times and as needed.Replace trash liners as assigned.Maintain cleanliness and organization of receiving, loading, cardboard, and waste-holding areas.Follow facility procedures for handling regular waste and ensure regulated medical/biohazardous waste is handled only according to established policy.Keep hallways, exits, receiving areas, and supply pathways free of boxes, trash, and other obstructions.Assist with restocking OR supplies between cases and at the beginning/end of the workday.Replenish commonly used supplies in OR rooms, cores, and designated storage areas.Transport unopened supplies and equipment to appropriate areas when requested.Assist OR staff with non-clinical room preparation and supply needs.Remove general waste and soiled linen from designated areas according to facility procedure.Assist with maintaining orderly OR hallways, supply areas, and equipment storage locations.Respond promptly to requests for supplies or other non-clinical support during operating hours.Restock designated supplies in Preop and PACU.Transport general trash to the designated disposal location.Remove cardboard and packaging materials from supply areas.Assist with maintaining clean, uncluttered supply and storage areas.Retrieve and deliver supplies as requested by Preop/PACU staff.Follow infection prevention practices when moving supplies between receiving, storage, and patient-care areas.Perform hand hygiene and use appropriate PPE based on assigned duties.Maintain separation of clean supplies from trash, soiled items, cardboard, and other potentially contaminated materials.Follow OSHA, infection prevention, fire/life safety, and facility waste-management requirements.Immediately report spills, damaged products, leaking waste, safety hazards, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor.Follow facility policies regarding restricted areas and appropriate attire/PPE when entering the surgical suite.Maintain a clean and organized work environment.Complete assigned daily stocking, trash, cardboard, and supply-area rounds.Communicate supply shortages and operational concerns to Materials Management and/or department leadership.Assist Materials Management, OR, Preop/PACU, and SPD with appropriate non-clinical support duties as assigned.Participate in orientation, annual education, safety training, infection prevention training, and required competencies.Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as assigned by facility leadership.Asset ResponsibilityResponsible for maintaining accurate supply inventoryQualifications1. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, vendors, and physicians2. Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public3. Ability to make decisions and solve problemsRequirementsRequiredHigh school diploma or GED certificate recipientStrong ethical and moral character references.Good computer skillsPreferredExperience in materials managementASC experience2 –3 years surgical background ( Surgical Supply ordering, OR Aide etc.)Job Quality RequirementsAccuracyAttention to detailTimelinessOrganization and ability to multitaskLow degree of supervision needed to accomplish tasksStrong follow throughDependabilityAttendancePunctualityAbility to follow instructionsAbility to meet deadlinesPhysical/Mental RequirementsAbility to sit, stand, and walk for long periodsVisual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer and telephone and occasional use of other office equipmentWorking ConditionsWell-lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipmentCategory III: involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazardsFast-paced ambulatory surgery center environment.Requires flexibility to assist in both Materials Management and the Operating Room.Reports to Materials ManagerSupervis