MATERIALS MGMT SPECIALIST I

Carilion Clinic•Christiansburg, VA

2d•$16 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Management Specialist I coordinates, administers, implements, and assists in developing an efficient supply support system that meets the needs of patients and the site's Materials Management Department. The role also cleans, prepares, and transports medical equipment. The specialist replenishes and stocks supplies, maintains appropriate par levels, and picks and stages requisitions accurately and efficiently. The position includes assembling, repackaging, or replenishing kits, components, and carts; completing scheduled medical equipment pickups and deliveries; and monitoring supplies for proper labeling, expiration dates, and package integrity. The specialist operates computers, computerized equipment and peripherals, and materials-handling equipment. Responsibilities also include assembling, disassembling, and labeling shelving and storage units; managing requisitions, receipts, and returns; monitoring inventory and critical supply levels; and recommending inventory cost controls. The role supports product evaluations and changes, works toward department budget goals and performance indicators, and communicates with vendors and healthcare staff and facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; three years of relevant warehouse or materials management operations experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel spreadsheets, including formulas, sorting large data sets, and printing.
Familiarity with automated procurement and inventory control systems.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team setting.
Ability to meet deadlines within short timeframes, perform repetitive tasks for long periods, and work in a continually changing environment.
A valid Virginia driver's license with a positive driving record may be required at community hospitals.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, administer, implement, and assist in developing an efficient supply support system.
Clean, prepare, and transport medical equipment.
Replenish stocked supplies to ensure sufficient availability.
Pick and stage requisitions accurately and efficiently.
Requisition, inspect, receive, and stock inventory items to maintain appropriate par levels.
Assemble, repackage, or replenish kits, components, and carts.
Perform regularly scheduled pickups and deliveries of medical equipment.
Operate computers, computerized equipment, peripherals, and materials-handling equipment.
Assemble, disassemble, and label shelving and storage units.
Monitor supplies for proper labeling, expiration dates, and packaging integrity.
Requisition, receive, and stock supplies for assigned areas.
Meet assigned department and Materials Management budget goals and performance indicators or statistics.
Recommend inventory cost controls, including effective use of the system MMIS, product utilization evaluations, product changes as directed, min/max levels, and critical order points.
Resolve zero picks and monitor critical supply levels daily to help prevent critical shortages.
Coordinate requisitions, receipts, and returns for assigned areas according to established policies.
Communicate with vendors, physicians, nurses, patients, peers, and other healthcare facilities.
Participate in product evaluations and changes for assigned areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.