MATERIALS MGMT SPECIALIST I
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 or organization’s Materials Management Department. The role also cleans, prepares, and transports medical equipment. The specialist replenishes supplies and manages requisitions, inspection, receipt, stocking, picking, staging, and delivery of inventory and medical equipment. The position maintains appropriate inventory levels, assembles and replenishes kits and carts, monitors product labeling and expiration dates, and helps manage supply costs and shortages. It also uses computerized systems and materials-handling equipment, supports product evaluations and changes, and communicates with vendors and healthcare staff.
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.
- 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
- Replenish stocked supplies to ensure sufficient availability.
- Pick and stage requisitions accurately and efficiently and on time.
- Requisition, inspect, receive, and stock inventory items to maintain appropriate par levels.
- Assemble, repackage, or replenish kits, components, and carts.
- Perform 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 correct labeling, expiration dates, and packaging integrity.
- Requisition, receive, and stock supplies for assigned areas.
- Meet department and Materials Management budget goals and performance indicators.
- Recommend inventory cost controls, including appropriate product utilization, min/max levels, critical order points, resolution of zero picks, and monitoring of critical supply levels.
- Coordinate requisitions, receipts, and returns for assigned areas according to established policies.
- Communicate with vendors, physicians, nurses, patients, peers, and other healthcare facilities.
- Use hardware, software, and automated procurement and inventory systems.
- Participate in product evaluations and changes for assigned areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years, and voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
