Materials Assistant

Company Set•Morton Grove, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Assistant will perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment by receiving and distributing incoming medical supplies, as well as assisting with pulling cases. This role is responsible for maintaining facility standards in patient care and practice in accordance with all regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous medical and inventory experience preferred.
Experience inputting and retrieving data from a computerized inventory system preferred.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language.
Basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication required.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to set priorities.
Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, etc.
Superior interpersonal skills.
Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office preferred.
The job requires computer skills.
Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, project management, graphics, word processing, communication by e-mail and use of specialty software.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and present information to patients, families, co-workers, etc.
Understanding and commitment to the mission, values, and philosophy of the organization.
Ability to set priorities.
Superior interpersonal skills.
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical and inventory experience
Experience inputting and retrieving data from a computerized inventory system
Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Inspect and verify incoming goods against packing slips or other documents, report shortages, reject damaged goods.
Promptly breakdown deliveries, sort and distribute supplies to the appropriate departments.
Processes surgical casework and creates requisitions as needed.
Scans and labels incoming supplies.
Pulls supplies for patient case carts.
Restocks specialty supply and implant carts.
Restocks goods for the central supply room.
Rotates and checks supply outdates.
Assists with cycle / inventory counts.
Looks for opportunities to standardize supplies.
Routinely assesses opportunities to reduce supply costs.
Train on inventory control application, complete data entry.
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude when engaging with vendors and drivers.
Attends and participates in department meetings.
Attends mandatory educational programs.
Complies with safety policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission, participates in center-wise safety training activities.
Acts as backup to Materials Coordinator, if applicable.
Maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned by manager.