Material Handler, Purchasing, Per Diem

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Material Handler performs routine physical, computerized, and/or manual clerical work in ordering, receiving, storing, inventorying, filling and issuing supplies to assigned patient/non-patient care centers.

Requirements

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
High School diploma is required.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.
Physical Requirements - Job functions requires extended walking or standing. Must be able to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl and perform repetitive motions as needed. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift , push or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Function requires visual acuity to perform job related activities such as: operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a repetitive and non-repetitive nature.
Environmental Conditions - Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. Jobs in this group frequently work outdoors, are subject to potential hazards and may have exposure to extreme weather and high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Inventories, orders and transports patient care supplies/equipment/trays.
Receives, labels, stores and issues chargeable and non-chargeable patient care materials/supplies to meet department needs.
Performs basic computerized inventory functions such as cycle counting as well as simple modifications to computerized inventory equipment.
Maintains inventories to PAR levels; assists with establishing, reviewing and revising PAR levels.
Keeps supplies in order at all times, rotates supplies per established procedure, removes and disposes of outdated supplies, and transports supplies as assigned.
Cleans inventory equipment.
Assists in moving supplies to areas as directed, rearranges stock in bulk storage as assigned, lifts according to weight requirements utilizing manual or mechanical means.
Fills requisitions, delivers supplies to assigned patient care/non-patient care areas as required.
Accurately maintains, tallies, verifies and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
Communicates with immediate supervisor and manager regarding the availability of supplies and equipment as necessary.
Performs basic computer functions such as inquiries or data entry.
Assists in other areas of the department as required completing special projects and ensuring appropriate service to customers.
Safely operates manual or battery-powered equipment to transport supplies to assigned departments.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.