MATERIALS MGMT SPECIALIST I

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare

The Materials Management Specialist I coordinates, administers, implements and assists in the development of the supply support system which operates efficiently and meets the needs of the patient and the site/organization Materials Management Department. Cleans, prepares, and transports medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs replenishment of supplies stocked to ensure sufficient availability
• Accomplishes the timely, accurate, and efficient picking and staging of the requisitions
• Performs the requisitioning, inspecting, receiving, and stocking of inventory items for maintaining the appropriate par levels
• Assembles, repackages, or replenishes kits, components and carts
• Performs regularly scheduled pick-ups and delivery of medical equipment to ensure availability where required
• Operates computers, computerized equipment and peripherals
• Operates materials handling equipment in the performance of job duties
• Assembles, disassembles and labels shelving and storage units
• Monitors supplies for proper labeling, expiration dates and integrity of packaging
• Requisitions, receives and stocks supplies for assigned area
• Meets assigned department and Materials Management budgetary goals and department performance indicators or statistics
• Recommends various cost controls over stock inventories, including effective and efficient utilization of system MMIS, product utilization evaluations, responsibility for product changes as directed, recommendation of effective min/max levels and critical order points, resolution of zero picks and daily monitoring of critical supply levels to prevent critical shortages
• Coordinates requisitions, receipts and returns for assigned areas using established policies
• Proficient communication skills to communicate with vendors, physicians, nurses, patients, peers and other healthcare facilities
• Proficient knowledge and utilization of hardware and software
• Participates in product evaluations / changes for assigned areas
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Required. Three (3) years of relevant experience in warehouse or materials management operations may be considered in lieu of education requirements
• Experience: None
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Valid Virginia driver's license with positive driving record may be required at community hospitals

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with focus on Excel spreadsheets including formulas, sorting large data sets and printing
• Familiarity with automated procurement and inventory control systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work with others in a team setting
• Ability to meet deadlines within short timeframes, perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time, and work in a continually changing environment

Pay

Compensation Range $16.18 - $22.65. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan. For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.