Materials Management Technician

JOB PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Materials Management Supervisor, is responsible for assuring that supplies, equipment, and all materials are properly receipted and distributed on a daily basis. Employee will assist the Materials Manager in the completion of appropriate documents for processing and filing. On a routine basis will ensure that stock is available in the appropriate locations throughout the facility to facilitate effective and efficient operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Delivers supplies and equipment to the user departments in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintains all areas of materials storage in a neat and organized manner.
• Restocks utilizing proper rotation, organization, identification, documentation and proper location of stock items.
• Properly handles and stores sterile items to maintain sterility.
• Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties.
• Understands how to prioritize responsibilities to ensure completion of duties.
• Receives all materials delivered to the facility by various vendors.
• Makes corrections, deletions and adjustments to quantities of materials stocked in relation to the PAR Level Replenishment System throughout the facility.
• Maintains all areas of material storage in a neat and organized manner, utilizing proper rotation.
• Assists with identification of what should be in stock, organization of the storage space, and the maintenance of appropriate levels of stock in the patient care, ancillary and administrative areas.
• Data enters orders and receipts into the Materials Management computer system and completes other computer tasks as delegated.
• Additional duties as requested.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Communicate accurately and appropriately.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve departmental goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
• Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices.
• Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Act as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of Materials Management/Inventory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.
• This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Constant walking and standing are required.
• Frequent bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting is required.