Material Handler

About the role

This position is responsible for maintaining inventory controls for surgical and interventional supplies and materials. Works with Supply Chain (MSC) Supervisor, Specialty Charge RNs, and clinicians to manage, adjust, and implement supply par and bin location changes for new and existing supplies. Coordinates materials activities to meet the ongoing needs of clinicians in a procedural/interventional area.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes supply trends and workflows to facilitate product changes to meet changes in demand.
• Facilitates cost containment efforts, product standardization, inventory control practices, space utilization, and data management.
• Works with Supply Chain (MSC) Supervisor to implement and evaluate new products approved through the Value Analysis process.
• Manages data integrity related to Obsolete MMIS (Materials Management Information Systems) Supply Chain, Pyxis Supply Management Systems, and Epic.
• Facilitates charge capture audits related to implant management and tissue tracking.
• Evaluates the procedures schedule to identify and resolve supply related issues.
• Facilitates the delivery of non-stock supplies to support procedures in the interventional areas.
• Coordinates all supply add, change, and delete requests.
• Trains staff in material management and inventory control activities, and requisitioning procedures.
• Direct responsibility for daily operations of all supply and management activities.
• Works in conjunction with OR Inventory Control Coordinator and leads to maintain daily departmental operations.
• Must be able to proficiently perform all materials related functions and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of inventory control, materials management in a computerized environment
• Experience in computers and computer related functions including experience in materials management inventory software programs and handheld devices
• Experience in materials management concepts and operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in business administration
• Bachelor's Degree preferably in business administration, or in lieu of a college degree, an equivalent of 2 years of college courses including classes on inventory management, logistics, and supervisory development may be substituted.
• Successful completion of an education training course for Supply Chain Management or another course of similar subject content.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range: $30.62 - $42.65 per hour (placement determined by relevant experience and other applicable factors; additional compensation such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities may also be available)
• Benefits include a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, and well-being resources

Schedule

Evening shift, Full time

About Providence Swedish

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area, comprised of eight hospital campuses, emergency rooms and specialty centers, and Providence Swedish Medical Group with 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Providence serves over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington with 120,000 caregivers. Our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." We are dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.