Central Material Associate

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a Central Material Associate to support the efficient flow of supplies and equipment essential to patient care at its healthcare facility in Lexington, Kentucky. The role handles the receipt, storage, distribution, and inventory accuracy of products and equipment while following ERP system guidelines and accreditation storage requirements. Duties may also include cleaning, collecting, and redistributing patient portable equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–2 years of healthcare distribution management experience is preferred.
Availability to work Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM.
Holidays are required, and some weekends are required.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of healthcare distribution management experience.

Responsibilities

Fulfill requisitions and distribute supplies to various departments.
Obtain necessary authorizations and signatures for delivered items.
Assist with urgent department deliveries and prioritize requests to meet clinical needs promptly.
Receive incoming shipments of medical supplies and equipment.
Verify shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
Break down shipments and stage them for receipt into the ERP system.
Store supplies for easy retrieval and inventory control, following accreditation requirements and procedures for stock rotation and expiration.
Monitor inventory levels through cycle counts and participate in periodic physical inventory counts.
Identify and report expired or damaged inventory for proper disposal or replacement.
Follow safety protocols and maintain cleanliness in storage and work areas.
Coordinate with procurement, clinical staff, and other departments to meet supply needs efficiently.
Support audits and inspections related to materials management.
Collect out-of-service patient portable equipment and deliver it to the Biomed department for repair when appropriate.
Clean and distribute patient portable equipment to the necessary patient areas.