Materials Management Specialist

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

Monitors, stocks, and transports supplies and/or equipment for assigned areas within the organization. Works under general supervision and applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Training is provided relevant to the population served and the scope of care of the service assignment. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees; Owensboro Health provides safety training and access to necessary personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work under general supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
High school diploma, GED, or higher preferred.
No licensure, certification, or registration required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain stock levels.
Identify, remove, and dispose of defective or expired items.
Ensure timely delivery of supplies and equipment as needed and requested.
Investigate and troubleshoot inventory issues and problems.
Maintain accurate inventory tracking records, including updating and maintaining the Omnicell database when applicable.
Transfer and credit stock to departments in the inventory system.
Travel to off-site locations to deliver supplies when required.
Operate a hydraulic lift, forklift, and pallet jack when applicable.
Receive packages from the loading dock and confirm receipts in Workday using purchase order (PO) numbers when required.
Investigate and troubleshoot Omnicell issues, clear machines, and correct inventory when applicable.
Conduct cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
Fill in for absent staff as needed.
Assist outside staff with entering orders into the system when needed.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and perform duties in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.