Materials Management Technician

Job Summary
This position will provide support to all clinical areas as it relates to the ordering, delivery, and stocking of all patient equipment and supplies. The primary responsibilities will include maintaining accurate inventory control; verifying receipts and entry into a computer system; pulling and recording all recalled products; and tagging, documenting, and delivering all capital equipment purchases. In addition, this position will organize work areas to support clinician requests by listening, understanding, and following through on requests. Other duties include ensuring work environment is clean and safe; attending and participating in all emergency requests and codes; coordinating the needs for training on the supply system; and adhering to all policies and procedures.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess the following: exceptional customer service, planning and organization, time management, attention to detail, listening, and communication skills. In addition, this individual needs to have the ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
Preferred Education/Experience
High school diploma and at least six months of inventory, stocking, receiving, warehousing, or related experience; knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word; and experience using point-of-use systems preferred.

Please note that the starting pay for this position has been adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $17.05/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasionally sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and working at heights above four feet and/or in confined spaces. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials, and exposure to loud noises and cuts/punctures.

Deadline to Apply

12/25/2024

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