Mail Clerk I
Compensation:
Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.99 / hour
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Responsibilities:
Position Overview:
The Mail Clerk I is responsible for receiving, validating and distributing mail to departmental mailboxes across the hospital. Additionally, the Mail Clerk I plays a pivotal role in issuing supplies, materials and providing support to Receiving and Central Supply operations.
Qualifications:
Required- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- Three (3) months of Mail Clerk and/or Customer Service experience
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Accurately and efficiently sorts and verifies incoming mail addresses and departments before distribution.
- Distributes incoming mail to appropriate mailboxes within the hospital departments.
- Handles outgoing mail, ensuring it is properly labeled and sent through the appropriate channels.
- Notifies recipients when high-priority or urgent mail or packages arrive.
- Communicates with hospital staff to clarify mail or supply-related queries.
- Collaborates with Receiving and Central Supply teams to facilitate smoother operations.
- Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
- Keeps track of any discrepancies or issues related to mail distribution.
- Conducts thorough verification of supplies and equipment upon receipt from vendors, and proficiently restocks shelves with attention to detail.
- Efficiently fulfills department requisitions and assists in the issuance of supplies and materials to promptly deliver them to hospital departments as needed.
- Ensures that all distributed materials, supplies and mail are in good condition and appropriate for the intended recipients.
- Ensures proper documentation and tracking of supplies distributed.
- Reports any damaged or incorrect items to relevant personnel for resolution.
- Addresses any discrepancies or issues related to mail delivery or supply distribution promptly and professionally.
- Collaborates with colleagues to find solutions and prevent similar issues in the future.
- Collaborates with department staff to understand supply needs and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Alerts Engineering upon receiving electrical, mechanical or other equipment/items that require assembly.
- Assists in the quarterly inventory audit.
- Maintains the storeroom and surrounding areas in a clean and neat condition.
- Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondences and memos.
- Writes simple correspondences.
- Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
- Performs addition and subtraction with two-digit numbers, as well as multiplications and divisions involving tens and hundreds, applying these calculations using units of American currency, weight, measurement, volume and distance.
- Applies practical comprehension to carry out detailed yet straightforward written or oral instructions.
- Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Provides courteous and helpful service to hospital staff when answering questions or assisting with mail and supply-related matters.
- Strives to meet the needs and preference of recipients in a positive manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Overview:
When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star!
Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County.Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.
Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction!
Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits
To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development.Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come.
CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.
- Competitive Pay
- Shift Differentials
- In-House Registry Rates
- Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Voluntary Worksite Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Recognition programs
- Employee service recognition events
- Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
- National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations
We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.
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