Materials Management Technician (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Position Summary

The Materials Management Technician is responsible for the shipping and receiving functions of the hospital, overseeing the handling of freight into the receiving area. They coordinate and maintain a complete file of Purchase Orders, Bill of Lading Slips, and Outbound Shipping Receipts. The role involves dispensing to departments and/or patients, maintaining inventory, stocking shelves, and assisting with inventory counts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of shipping and receiving experience
• PREFERRED: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two (2) years of healthcare materials management experience

Essential Job Functions

• Inspects freight for damage and discrepancies on packing slips
• Ensures equipment delivered matches packing slip for receiving
• Dispenses freight to appropriate department
• Responsible for packaging all outgoing shipments and documenting accurately
• Maintains files of packing slips, purchase orders, bill of lading slips, and outbound shipping receipts
• Processes and coordinates receipts and discrepancies with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Distribution
• Exercises sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds)
• Sit (Continuously)
• Stand (Occasionally)
• Walk (Occasionally)
• Climb (Rarely)
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally)
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally)
• Push/Pull (Occasionally)
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously)
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow

Exposures

• Frequency: Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues (Rarely)
• Frequency: Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed (Rarely)
• Frequency: Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings (Rarely)
• Frequency: Handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances (Rarely)
• Frequency: Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses (Rarely)