Materials Handler

Gila Regional Medical Center•Silver City, NM

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Handler is responsible for performing all functions within the Materials Management Department, including receiving, storage and distribution of supplies, equipment accountability, inventory control, and distribution of orders, requisitions, and related clerical requirements. S/he occasionally provides messenger service both within and outside the hospital. Responsible to pick up, distribute, post and delivery daily mail, linen and other items as requested to the offsite Clinics as well as courier for other departments as necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Preferred
Valid NM Driver’s license & a clean driving record Required
Note: Job description available upon request.
All required documents must be presented at time of hire.
EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Supply Pyxis Stations on a day-to-day basis
Monitor Usage & set mins/max par levels accordingly
Monitor outdates in Pyxis monthly
Clean & upkeep of the Pyxis Stations to include calling in for service if needed
Train Directors & Super User on the use of Pyxis
Collect patient charge cards, process charges via computer software (Meditech) on a daily basis for those departments or areas that don’t have a Pyxis
Run various Pyxis Reports on an as needed basis
Distribute equipment, i.e. Isolation Carts, Crash Cart
Fill daily supply requisitions and deliver to designated areas on an as needed basis
Deliver incoming freight to designated departments on an as needed basis.
Rotate shelf stock and check for outdated supplies a monthly basis
Maintain & manage warehouse stock thru Meditech, i.e. add, remove & adjust items from warehouse & Pyxis updated and adjust shelving labels
Restock & input charges of supplies for crash carts and isolation carts
Fill EWOK orders & charge accordingly
Monitor & reconcile After-Hours charges & credits
Warehouse housekeeping duties, i.e. sweeping, trash removal, break down boxes & load bailer
Provides customer service to include responding to complaints and answering general questions as it pertains to department and job duties within the organization.
Ensures empty boxes are folded and neatly stack for recycling pickups.
Ensures all shipping boxes are properly stored and off the floor daily.
Assist in maintaining medical equipment log.
Ensures the appropriate departmental safety and infection control procedures are followed.
Must participate in all periodic physical inventories.
Represents the department to administration, other areas, outside entities and the public professionally.
Crosstrain in all areas of supply chain.
Performs other duties as assigned by Director.