MATERIALS MGMT SPECIALIST I
About The Position
The Materials Management Specialist I coordinates, administers, implements, and assists in developing a supply support system that operates efficiently and 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 manages inventory and supply availability, including picking and staging requisitions, receiving and stocking items, maintaining appropriate par levels, and assembling or replenishing kits, components, and carts. The role uses computers, computerized equipment, peripherals, and materials-handling equipment, and may assemble, disassemble, and label shelving and storage units. The specialist monitors supplies for correct labeling, expiration dates, and packaging integrity; coordinates requisitions, receipts, and returns; and supports product evaluations and changes. The role also works toward department budgetary goals and performance indicators, recommends inventory cost controls and levels, and communicates with vendors and healthcare colleagues.
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 that meets patient and department needs.
- Clean, prepare, and transport medical equipment.
- Replenish stocked supplies to ensure sufficient availability.
- Pick and stage requisitions accurately and efficiently within required timeframes.
- Requisition, inspect, receive, and stock inventory items to maintain appropriate par levels.
- Assemble, repackage, or replenish kits, components, and carts.
- Perform scheduled pick-ups 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.
- Meet department and Materials Management budgetary 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 shortages.
- Coordinate requisitions, receipts, and returns for assigned areas using 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years
- 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
