Materials Management Assistant, As Needed

Job Overview

TITLE: Materials Management Assistant – As Needed

DEPARTMENT: Materials Management

POSITION STATUS/HOURS:  As needed position to cover open shifts. Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Non-benefit eligible position.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Materials Management Assistant will assist with placing of orders and checking in and delivery of supplies to various departments throughout the hospital and clinic. On Tuesdays the main responsibility will be checking in supplies, applying charge labels if appropriate, and delivery of supplies to various departments throughout the hospital and clinic.

DUTIES INCLUDE (NOT EXHAUSITVE LIST):

• Distribution and transportation – include the activities of material handling, delivery of materials to departments, pickup of goods and supplies, equipment and waste management, and miscellaneous transportation systems.
• General – work under direction of the Materials Manager on various departmental activities and projects.
• Clerical – answering telephone and taking messages, filing, creating meeting packets, photocopying, data entry into Harris system, etc.
• Purchasing/Procurement – purchasing; vendor recognition; online ordering from vendors using computers/scanners; lease and rental arrangement; shipping and receiving; equipment acquisition; and material evaluation.
• Warehousing – storage of goods, supplies, and equipment; inventory control.
• Pricing – in coordination with other departments, establish and maintain cost and pricing information, while improving flow of information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent diploma required. Strong math skills necessary. Computer skills required. Attention to detail is a must! One or more years of materials management experience desirable. Individual must possess excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills/oral communication skills; conduct self in a professional manner, a continuously positive attitude towards the hospital and job, and the ability to be flexible. A qualified individual will know how to direct, plan, and control the organization’s inventory requirements and distribution procedures. Must be capable of lifting up to 55 pounds frequently.

HOW TO APPLY:

External applicants: Apply on-line at www.grantregional.com and attach an updated resume. Application review will begin as qualified applicants are received.