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DISTRIBUTION CLERK

The Methodist Hospitals · Hospitals & Health Systems · High School Diploma · 2 days ago

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Salary

≈ $32k – $56k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (Merrillville)

Seniority

Junior · 1+ year exp

Visa

H-1B filings in 12 months: 2 · green card filings: 1

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026.

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The Methodist Hospitals

The Methodist Hospitals is a nonprofit health system in Northwest Indiana based in Gary, operating the Northlake Campus in Gary and the Southlake Campus in Merrillville with emergency, surgical, women's and children's, cardiology, neuroscience and stroke services. It provides inpatient and outpatient care to communities in Lake County and the surrounding region and uses the Epic electronic health record for scheduling and registration. It hires registered nurses including labor and delivery staff, surgical, sterile processing, phlebotomy and cardiology technicians, EMTs, housekeepers, schedulers, coders and IT application analysts.

methodisthospitals.org · HQ: Gary, United States · Hospitals & Health Systems · 501-1000 employees

Overview

Performs a variety of tasks including issuing supplies, maintaining inventories, and compiling stock records.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

Analyzes slow-moving, surplus inventories and recommends appropriate action.

Assists on special inventory projects, annual physical inventory and cycle counts, as necessary.

Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

Attends meetings as required and maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.

Controls shortages or excess inventory by spot checking inventory balances and making recommendations to the Team Leader to increase or decrease par levels.

Delivers all express items and items to be refrigerated on the same day of arrival.

Distributes patients supplies, medical gases and equipment as requested by departments.

Maintains area in a neat and clean manner.

Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.

Receives requests for supplies, selects stock from inventory, distributes to designated areas and obtains the signature of the authorized person who can accept.

Removes damaged or outdated supplies and disposes of them according to the policies and procedures.

Reports to the Team Leader all departmental needs and any other problems that need attention.

Restocks PYXIS and PAR levels with proper par levels daily.

Assures that stock is properly pulled, distributed and entered into the Meditech Materials Management Informations (MMIS) system per the correct issue unit of measure.

Stores all items six (6) inches from the floor and eighteen (18) inches below sprinkler heads so as not to obstruct.

Unpacks and stores supplies and forms.

Loads and unloads supplies and solutions.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge operating adding machines, computers, photocopiers, forklift and two-wheeler.
Ability to answer telephone and exhibit courtesy in dealing with sales reps, drivers and interact well with hospital personnel.
Ability to be a self-starter, exercise independent judgement, act independently, and be flexible in dealing with new ideas.
Ability to organize work well to meet deadlines.
Ability to consistently contribute to the team effort and display cheerful and positive behavior.
Demonstrates alertness and ability to pay attention to details and accuracy.
Demonstrates understanding of good guest relations enhancing harmony and cooperation in all aspects of work.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
1 year Supply/Distribution Experience or 1 year Experience working in Healthcare is Required

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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