NHC Job Descriptions
Original Date 11-2-21 Revised Date 11-2-21 Page Number 1 of 3
Section: Job Descriptions
Subject: CLERK, CENTRAL SUPPLY
JOB DESCRIPTION - CENTRL SUPPLY CLERK
Responsible for maintaining the central supply system, the inventory of items, and dispensing of
items as needed.
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
SHIFT: 8 or 12-hour shifts
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Nursing
Supports the mission of NHC. Exemplifies The Better Way through attitude and
performance. Represents the center in a positive manner both in the medical community and
in the community as a whole.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable of medical supplies and equipment ordering and stocking procedures.
• Must be organized and capable of keeping track of medical supplies and equipment.
• Must present a professional appearance.
• Able to work with people and various departments, including vendors.
• Knowledgeable in using calculator and computer.
• Works independently with little or no supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Able to see, hear, and communicate adequately to complete all job duties and
responsibilities.
• Able to be on feet standing or walking 8-12 hours per day.
• Able to carry out fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
• Able to lift and position supplies weighing 60-70 lbs. as needed by job.
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, and lift numerous times during the day without fatigue or
problem.
NHC Job Descriptions
Original Date 11-2-21 Revised Date 11-2-21 Page Number 2 of 3
Section: Job Descriptions
Subject: CLERK, CENTRAL SUPPLY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Follow the established purchasing guidelines of company and center, i.e., purchase
supplies from contracted vendors, inventory requirements, etc.
• Ensure that adequate supplies are stored neatly and kept on hand to meet the demands
of the Nursing department.
• Maintain adequate supplies on each unit to meet the needs of all patients.
• Insure the availability of all supplies to each shift.
• Inventory stock on each unit daily. Research those items that are not in inventory nor
accounted for and assure proper accountability.
• Assist the bookkeeper in maintaining charge listing of all supplies and update as
necessary.
• Be available to Bookkeeping to ensure accuracy of monthly charge entries.
• Assist to maintain properly functioning equipment needed by patients.
• Purchase, receive, and inventory all oxygen supplies.
• Relay tube feeding orders; receive supplies and distribute and coordinate necessary
paperwork.
• Coordinate the ordering of special supplies and equipment with the vendor who
supports center in serving ventilator patients/hi-tech nursing care patients, etc.
• Other duties as directed by Director of Nursing/Administrator.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal
functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the
work requirements that may be inherent in the position.